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November 28, 2014
Firms must do more to support flexible working
Employees are still reluctant to ask employers for flexible working despite the fact that almost nine in ten firms offer some kind of flexible provision.
November 28, 2014
Most UK small exporters expect a brighter 2015
British small business exporters are confident about their immediate prospects and 78% of business owners and managers believe 2015 will be better than 2014.
November 28, 2014
Small businesses missing out on online sales
Government research has found that 55% of UK consumers find it hard to support local small firms because many businesses aren’t online.
November 28, 2014
Number of private firms hits new high
The number of private sector businesses in the UK has reached a new high of 5.2 million.
November 28, 2014
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November 21, 2014
SME overtime adds £22bn to UK economy
Overtime worked by small business owners and managers is worth an estimated £22bn to the UK economy, equivalent to more than 1% of the UK’s annual GDP.
November 21, 2014
Retailers prepare for biggest online Christmas
Online sales in the run up to Christmas this year are expected to grow by 19.5% over 2013, with UK shoppers expected to spend £17.4 billion online.
November 21, 2014
Firms go “above and beyond” on auto-enrolment
Over two thirds (68%) of employers have automatically enrolled eligible workers into a pension scheme and of these, many are contributing significantly more than is legally required.
November 21, 2014
Exporters hold their nerve despite slowdown
Exporters remain steadfast despite the slowdown in global growth, according to the latest research from the British Chambers of Commerce and DHL.
November 21, 2014
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November 14, 2014
Most UK small firms bullish not bearish
Nearly three times as many SMEs in the UK are bullish about the health of their businesses compared with those who are pessimistic, according to new research.
November 14, 2014
Nine in ten firms facing skills shortage
Nine out of ten UK firms are dealing with a skills shortage among their workforce in at least one area according to research by the British Chambers of Commerce.
November 14, 2014
Micro businesses say government is out of touch
More than half of UK sole traders and micro businesses say that both local and central government are out of touch with the issues that matter to them.
November 14, 2014
Record number in work as wages also rise
A record-breaking number of people are now in work according to the latest employment data from the Office for National Statistics.
November 14, 2014
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