SMEs UK 31-10-2005 SMEs remain optimistic despite third quarterly fall in business, says CBI A report from the CBI has outlined that small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs) have struggled with a third consecutive quarterly fall over the three months to October, according to a… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #economy#GDP#smes#Two#WHO