The Institute

Research & Insights

The Small Business Institute delivers evidence-led research to understand what matters most to small businesses, and where change needs to happen.

Our Research Activity

  • Large scale surveys and data analysis
  • Focus groups with targeted small businesses
  • One to one interviews with small businesses
  • Development of white papers on key issues
  • Development of large scale reports
  • Events to share and land report insights with key stakeholders
  • PR programme to publicise insights across the UK

Recent Reports

The Small Business Institute develops high-quality research to ensure policy and support are grounded in what small businesses actually think and need. A selection of recent reports is showcased below.

AI Opportunities for Small Business AI Opportunities for Small Business
The Cedar Review The Cedar Review
Female Entrepreneurship 2024 Female Entrepreneurship 2024
The Lilac Review The Lilac Review
The Maple Review The Maple Review
The Willow Review The Willow Review
Full reports library coming soon
The Lilac Review report launch at the House of Lords
Michelle Ovens CBE speaking at the BT AI Report launch
The Maple Review event at Lloyds with Joe Wicks

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