
However, one key factor that continues to dominate today’s success stories is technology, particularly, how technology is used to innovate. You only need look at the likes of Whatsapp, Uber and Instagram to see just how important technology has become. Uber was founded five years ago, and Whatsapp just six, yet both brands already dominate their respective industries.
And it appears that British small business owners also recognise the importance of tech innovation. A study we commissioned last month revealed that 60 per cent of UK SME owners believe it’s imperative that businesses keep up with the latest technologies in order to survive. In fact, small business owners are more aware of the importance of adopting new technology than the average Brit. Over half of SME owners are interested to see how technology will advance, as opposed to a third of general consumers.- Projected increase in new customers of 35 per cent by the end of 2015
- Excellent economy per charge – approx. 260-270 miles per tank, perfect for transfers to and from LHR (200 mile round trip)
- With the government £5,000 low emission grant and the saving on not paying VAT, electric vehicles are affordable
- On top of this, businesses receive 100 per cent tax relief against their corporation tax
- No London congestion charge
- Forty per cent of SME owners admitted they would own an autonomous car in the future – as opposed to just 20 per cent of British consumers
- Two thirds believe cars will be driverless in the future – whereas 90 per cent of consumers don’t think driverless cars will ever become a reality
- Nearly 6 in 10 small business owners think black cabs will be driverless in the future
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