The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland has published the results of its Big Small Business Survey, which shows that three fifths of businesses intend to grow in the next year.
The survey, which was undertaken in January among 602 small businesses across Scotland, found that 45.3% of reported rising turnover during the last year, while 41.4% said turnover fell - and 13.1% stated no change.
Businesses in the wholesale and retail trade, and motor vehicle repair (52%), alongside accommodation and food services (51%) sectors were most likely to report a decrease in turnover in the last year.
