More than half of small businesses in the UK have either bought or downloaded illegal software – according to research conducted by the leading global advocate for the software industry.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
UK set to avoid triple-dip recession as business confidence rises
The UK looks set to avoid a triple-dip recession according to the latest ICAEW/Grant Thornton UK Business Confidence Monitor (BCM). Business confidence is at its highest since Q2 2011 and suggests that growth will resume this quarter.
Majority of SMEs unprepared for RTI
New research released today from Crunch Accounting reveals that only 19 per cent of small businesses are aware and prepared for the introduction of HMRC’s new RTI payroll system happening this April.
On or off duty: SMEs are masters of tech but slaves to Smartphones
Despite winning the battle against potentially confusing technology in the workplace, small business owners are feeling overwhelmed by the intrusion it causes in their personal lives, according to new research from specialist business insurer Hiscox.
Retail sales grow at fastest rate for 13 months
Retail sales grew at their fastest pace for 13 months in January, providing a much-needed respite to the high street following the collapse of HMV, Jessops and Blockbuster.
Sainsbury’s signs up to code on late payers
In a major victory for campaigners, Justin King, the supermarket chain’s chief executive, has written to the Business Minister, Michael Fallon, agreeing to join the PPC, a voluntary commitment to honour contractual payment terms with suppliers.
Late payments fall in 2012
The 2012 Late Payment Index from Experian, the global information services company, today revealed that UK businesses paid their bills more than a day earlier in 2012, compared to 2011.
George Osborne threatens to break up banks
The chancellor will issue separation warning to institutions that flout the rules over high street and investment banking divisions
UK economy ‘back in growth mode again’
The UK is returning to growth and should avoid a triple-dip recession, according to a range of indicators which point to firms’ growing confidence, a steadier housing market, and employers’ readiness to hire.
Opportunity for HR to step up and become the ‘mirror of conscience’
More than half of general managers consider HR’s contribution to their organisations’ corporate responsibility agenda as vital, according to research conducted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Jessops brand sold to Dragons’ Den’s Peter Jones
The collapsed High Street camera retailing brand Jessops has been bought by a group including the entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den star, Peter Jones.
First Start-up Britain Pop-up Store Outside of London
PopUp Moreton in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, will see 12 small businesses and start-ups take a slot in the shop in the Old Market Way shopping centre.
More businesses struggling because of cash flow
Forty per cent of financial advisers in the Midlands cite a lack of working capital as a major barrier to growth, reinforcing the fact that businesses need to be aware of how a cash flow plan can help to alleviate financial fears.
Government says: Business mentors are ready & waiting to support SMEs
The largest ever recruitment of volunteer business mentors supporting businesses looking to start, grow and create jobs has hit its 15,000 target the Department of Innovation & Skills (BIS) has announced.
Good news as business insolvencies fall in 2012
Examining the insolvency figures throughout 2012 highlights an increasingly stable picture amongst businesses.
