New Growth Opportunities

SMALL BUSINESS HAVE A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO SEIZE NEW GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES Despite 54% still see an opportunity to grow their business 2/3 of UK SMES feeling ongoing pressure in an uncertain economy SMALL BUSINESS COMMUNITY STARTUP BRITAIN 37% 21% are changing their business 1/5 Backed by initiatives such as... plan to expand their business into new areas over the coming year strategies to help successfully challenge larger competitor now offer additional 45% products to existing and prospective clientele of SMES are focused on expanding their business BUT SERVICES HOW? O000 NÉw 58% To enable grownth. are looking to improve relationships with current customers and partners 69% SMES are Looking to prioritise winning new customers and partners TECHNOLOGY IS THE KEY... 65% 24% 63% of SMES reognise that technology can improve the ability to communicate with customers 215 58% find the advice and support of other small businesses useful are prioriting investment in technology this year would like to see social tools use moblie social networking to network with other small businesses in the future as an important part ofbusiness operations MOBILE 33X HARDWARC 33X ::: I SECURITY 22% With support for small businesses in the LK ramping up through programmes Like Startup Britain, leacers have a golden opportunty to lay down solid foundations for their business. The key to success is preparation and small bUsinesses are Locking to achieve this by implementing the right infrastructure to take advantage of the opportunities available. E: BlackBerry. To find out which tools will help your small business thrive, visit: uk.blackberry.com/smb 2011 Aesearch in Motion Limited. All rights reserved. BlackBerry. RM, Research in Motion and retated tradamarks, names and logos are the property c Research in Mction Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and courtries around the world.