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May 31, 2015
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May 29, 2015
Online retail surges in the North of England
When it comes to online retailing, the UK is outpacing the rest of Europe and the North of England is overtaking the rest of the country according to new research.
May 29, 2015
"Jam-packed" Queen's speech focuses on economy
Business leaders have responded favourably to the Queen’s Speech this week but they are calling for more clarity from Government on initiatives to tackle red tape and late payment.
May 29, 2015
Fewer self-employed now saving for a pension
The share of self-employed workers saving into a pension has fallen by almost two-thirds in the last decade, according to new research.
May 29, 2015
SMEs held back by poor leadership skills
Many UK SMEs are being held back by their lack of management and leadership skills, according to new research from Warwick Business School.
May 29, 2015
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May 22, 2015
Small firms complacent about BYOD risks
Almost a third of small business owners believe that BYOD (bring-your-own-device) carries no risks and they have no intention to invest in mobile device security.
May 22, 2015
Government must simplify tax, says IoD
Members of the Institute of Directors say the Government must focus on budget cuts rather than tax rises in order to achieve deficit reduction and they are also calling for significant tax simplification.
May 22, 2015
The rise of "generation entrepreneur"
Two very different factors – online opportunities and jobs shortages – are encouraging more young people to set up their own enterprise.
May 22, 2015
Sajid Javid pledges to back small firms
In his first speech as business secretary, Sajid Javid has set out a raft of measures designed to support and nurture small businesses in the UK.
May 22, 2015
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May 15, 2015
Are staff taking less holidays but more sickies?
A heavy workload and worries about how they are perceived at work means that a third of British workers didn't take their holiday allowance last year.
May 15, 2015
HSBC sets up £8 billion loan fund for UK SMEs
HSBC has set up a new national fund worth £8 billion aimed at start-ups and established small firms.
May 15, 2015
What SMEs want from the new Government
Less regulation, a simpler tax system and reformed business rates – these are the top priorities for small firms as they reveal what they want from the new Government in the first poll of SMEs since the election.
May 15, 2015
SMEs must act as cyber crime threat grows
Almost half of small and micro businesses in the UK have been victims of cyber crime according to a new survey. But the results also show that many firms are still failing to take the necessary action to protect themselves.
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