3.3a What is the demand for private investment from creative businesses? Are creative businesses obtaining the finance they need for investments to support growth?

Background

Supporting creative businesses to grow is a central part of DCMS policy. We know there are a range of challenges as creative enterprises scale up, innovate new products and services, and find new audiences. Creative industries also face highly dynamic and competitive markets, and thus we welcome research on how businesses increase resilience to economic shocks.

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