SMEs facing “unacceptable” business rate increases, says FSB
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on Local Government secretary Sajid Javid to speed up help for small firms “facing unacceptable increases” in business rates.Continue reading
‘Personalised approach’ gives SME retailers the edge over larger competitors, study suggests
As many as 70 per cent of UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) believe that their ‘personalised approach’ to customer service and sales gives them a unique edge over larger competitors in the retail sector, a new study suggests.Continue reading
Half of all start-ups founded on £500 or less
According to a new report, nearly half of all small businesses are founded on less than £500.Continue reading
Chancellor’s Brexit negotiation priorities welcomed by CBI
Chancellor Philip Hammond has pledged to prioritise industry and “free-flow trade” throughout Brexit negotiations – and his comments have been welcomed by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).Continue reading
Cyber crime prevention top priority for SMEs, study reveals
New research carried out by Barclaycard suggests that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are spending an increasing amount of money on cyber crime prevention.Continue reading
Half of SME owners offer cash rewards to improve motivation, says study
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) reward employees with almost £1,000 of gifts every year, according to a new study.Continue reading
90 per cent of UK start-ups anticipating strong sales growth next year
As many as 90 per cent of the UK’s start-up businesses are anticipating strong sales growth over the next year, a new study suggests.Continue reading
The best and worst places for business broadband
With the Government promising to roll out “superfast” broadband by the end of this year, consumer group Which? has revealed just how far behind some businesses are.Continue reading
British business confidence hits ‘18-month high’
New research carried out by a leading high street bank suggests that British business confidence hit an 18-month high in May.Continue reading
More than half of UK SMEs expecting growth within next three years
New research has found that more than half of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from all across the UK are expecting their business to grow over the next three years.Continue reading
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