ALMOST two-thirds of small to medium businesses in the south predict their firms will grow over the next quarter.
Bibby Financial Services surveyed more than 1,000 business owners and found a positive attitude among SMEs after a successful first quarter.
It shows that 60 per cent in the South East saw sales increase, with 17 per cent reporting sales had increased significantly.
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