(Image credit: Getty Images) SMBs in the UK are feeling confident about their business over the next 12 months, and see digital transformation as vital for growth. Research by fintech firm SumUp finds that 18% of small businesses have already invested in digital transformation initiatives to support and grow their business. Three-in-ten said that investing in digital transformation and technology is very important to their business, with examples including purchasing on-the-go card machines, modernizing IT infrastructure , or improving customer accessibility by opening an e-commerce store. Meanwhile, 41% said that digital transformation is moderately important, and that while they may not feel the need to invest in the technology right now, they do believe they will do so in the near future. LATEST VIDEOS FROM itpro One-in-seven said that digital transformation holds slight importance, and that it will be addressed only after more urgent challenges are handled; and only 14% said they didn’t think investing in digital transformation was important to support their business growth. In terms of general confidence, business owners and decision makers say they’re optimistic about the next 12 months, especially as the UK exits the technical recession it entered in 2023. Over a third said […]