SME Snapshot

SME Snapshot Survey #3 is now open

The SME Snapshot Report, commissioned by The Policy Centre for Supply Chain and SMEs: Powered by Enginuity, is created by the direct input of UK engineering and manufacturing SMEs. Over 250 businesses shared their experiences in our last survey, helping us understand the real pressures on skills, costs, and growth — and turn that insight into policy recommendations and practical action.

Our next SME Snapshot Survey #3 is now live until 15 July, to build on that evidence.

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SME Snapshot Survey #3 is now open until 15 July

Your insight has already helped shape one of the strongest evidence bases on the challenges facing UK engineering and manufacturing SMEs. Now we're gathering the next wave of evidence to ensure policymakers understand what's happening on the ground today.

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SME Snapshot Report #2

The SME Snapshot Report 2026 published in March captured the experiences of over 250 SMEs, representing more than 10,000 employees and £1.91 billion in revenue. This edition, alongside our 2025 SME Snapshot Report, enabled trend analysis, showing how policy reforms and economic pressures are affecting SMEs over time.

For the first time, the research provided a clearer picture of how recent policy changes and economic conditions are impacting businesses on the ground.

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