Small Business Community

In 2016, there were 5.4 million SMEs (employing 0-249 people), which accounted for over 99% of all business in the UK. 5.3 million of these businesses were micro-businesses – employing 0-9 people. The manufacturing sector accounted for 5% of all businesses (5.5 million in total), 10% of employment and 15% of turnover.

The Small Business Community seeks to support CIM members working within this major sector and strives to create awareness of CIM within the wider business community. Our aim is to be recognised by the UK SME sector as the most authoritative source of marketing knowledge and best marketing practice.