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October 31, 2014
Optimistic SMEs fuelling jobs growth
Many small businesses are taking on more staff, raising pay levels and planning more recruitment in the coming year according to the findings of the latest workforce survey by the British Chambers of Commerce.
October 31, 2014
Auditors issue new warnings about cyber crime
Businesses are continually playing catch up against cyber attackers, according to the latest analysis by the six largest UK audit firms.
October 31, 2014
Brand loyalty is 'dead' on mobile web
Consumers browsing on their mobile phones are leaving old loyalties behind when they shop online as part of an 'I want it now' mentality, according to new research.
October 31, 2014
UK small firms set their sights on the world
Half of UK small businesses are trading with countries outside the UK, and that figure is set to increase to 60% by 2015.
October 31, 2014
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October 24, 2014
Surge in start-ups looking for seed investment
There has been a surge in the number of start-ups applying for private funding using SEIS – the government-backed tax efficient investment scheme.
October 24, 2014
SMEs urged to take action against cyber crime
Small businesses are underestimating or even ignoring the threat of cyber crime, according to a government panel of technology experts.
October 24, 2014
Employers leaving auto-enrolment too late
More than a million small businesses could be heading for an auto-enrolment pension crisis, according to new research.
October 24, 2014
Most directors completely unaware of HSE fees
The vast majority of business leaders are not aware that they may have to pay costs if the Health and Safety Executive comes to their workplace to investigate any material breach.
October 24, 2014
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October 17, 2014
SMEs to get 'second chance' to access funding
The government is introducing new measures to support small businesses that have been turned down for bank loans. It is describing the move as a “second chance” for small businesses that need finance.
October 17, 2014
Shared Parental Leave will 'benefit employers'
Shared Parental Leave (SPL) – a new legal right that allows couples to share maternity or adoption leave and pay – is to come into effect from 5 April 2015. The government says the new provision will benefit employers as well as working parents.
October 17, 2014
Poor password habits putting firms at risk
Employees are struggling to remember the growing number of online passwords they need at work, and that is impacting on productivity as well as raising security concerns.
October 17, 2014
Family businesses need to step up, says PwC
Family businesses must adapt, innovate and become more professional in the way they run their operations to succeed in the long term, says a new report by PwC.
October 17, 2014
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