SMEs still growing says HP report

HP’s latest SMB Index, has found that SMEs have grown by six per cent on average over the last six months, despite the problems in the broader economy. The survey, which polled 1,000 companies with fewer than 50 staff, also found that 48% of SMEs are turning to social media to help grow the business and reach new audiences. It also found that over two-thirds of respondents are optimistic about the year ahead, expecting to grow by as much as 13 percent.