Half of UK Business Owners More Willing to Take Risks as Confidence Grows

Half of UK business owners more willing to take risks as confidence grows

Nearly half of UK business owners and CEOs say they are more willing to take risk than a year ago, signalling a growing sense of optimism about future growth, according to new research released by private equity firm ECI Partners. The survey shows 47% of respondents now have a higher appetite for risk, compared with just 26% who say their appetite has fallen.  Confidence appeared to increase with company size, with 57% of businesses with over 50…

UK business leaders show renewed appetite for risk as confidence returns, according to ECI Partners survey

Nearly half of UK business owners and CEOs say they are more willing to take risk than a year ago, signalling a growing sense of optimism about future growth, according to new research commissioned by mid-market private equity firm ECI Partners. The survey* shows 47% of respondents now have a higher appetite for risk, compared with just 26% who say their appetite has fallen. A further 27% report no change. Confidence increases with company size.…