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May 30, 2014
New website could help small firms move banks
The Business Banking Insight (BBI) website has gone live this week, with feedback from UK SMEs on how well banks perform and information to help them shop around for the best service.
May 30, 2014
As good as it gets? UK growth hits new high
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has upgraded its UK growth forecasts for the next two years – from 2.8% to 3.1% in 2014 and from 2.5% to 2.7% in 2015. The forecast for 2016 is unchanged at 2.5%.
May 30, 2014
What do we really do at work all day?
The average British office worker will consume 34,560 hot drinks, read more than a million emails and visit the loo 33,000 times during their career, according to a new survey by LondonOffices.com.
May 30, 2014
The secret to staff happiness – it's not money
Training and development, flexible working and regular company social events are at least as important as a pay rise to employees within UK small businesses, according to new research by Viking.
May 30, 2014
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May 23, 2014
UK businesses "more uncertain" about the EU
As voters across Britain and Europe go to the polls this week, the latest EU Business Barometer from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) shows that UK businesses are more uncertain over the future of the UK's relationship with the European Union.
May 23, 2014
Small firms more worried about business risks
The Zurich SME Risk Index has risen for the first time in 12 months, indicating that businesses are seeing more risk than at any time since the first quarter of 2013.
May 23, 2014
Energy market is unfair for small firms, says FSB
Most SMEs think that energy firms don't care about their needs, and are calling for published tariffs and an easier system for switching contracts. These are the findings of a new survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
May 23, 2014
Online sales up as retailers see "robust growth"
The latest statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed that UK retail sales are growing at the highest level since May 2004 – predominantly driven by online sales.
May 23, 2014
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May 16, 2014
Growth Vouchers to deliver IT and digital advice
The UK IT Association (UKITA) has become part of the government's £30 million Growth Vouchers programme, the new initiative offering £2,000 of advice to help small businesses and start-ups grow.
May 16, 2014
SMEs remain reluctant to switch banks
Despite concerns over access to finance, charges and calling in loans, small business owners remain reluctant to switch banks, according to new research from the Forum of Private Business (FPB).
May 16, 2014
Small firms to go on "hiring spree", says CIPD
Employers in SMEs are almost five times more likely to recruit in the next quarter than larger businesses, according to new figures from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
May 16, 2014
£1 million fund to help women entrepreneurs
Budding female entrepreneurs are set to benefit from superfast broadband with a new £1m challenge fund being launched by the government, enabling them to access new markets and grow their business online.
May 16, 2014
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