SME owners suffering due to late payments

Research by the Prompt Payment Directory has found that small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners are both struggling financially and suffering from mental health problems as a result of late payments.Continue reading

Business confidence holds steady in April

A new study suggests that business confidence among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) held steady in April.Continue reading

SMEs struggling with bookkeeping and compliance, study suggests

UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are struggling to keep on top of their bookkeeping and compliance burdens, new research from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) suggests.Continue reading

SMEs keen to expand their business portfolios

More than a third (38 per cent) of UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are planning on expanding their business portfolios this year by acquiring new premises and investing more money in e-commerce and new technology, a new survey reveals.Continue reading

Businesses briefed on new ‘plastic tax’

The Government will introduce a new ‘plastic tax’ later this year providing it passes the consultation period, according to a new report.Continue reading

SMEs urged to consider ‘small, regular rewards’ for staff to boost productivity

A new study into workplace productivity suggests that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to motivate their staff will achieve better results if they offer smaller, more regular rewards to high-performing team members, as opposed to paying their employees an annual bonus.Continue reading

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