45 per cent of UK workers say they are too tired to work effectively at least half the time throughout the entire year.
Category: News
The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
UK immigration policy must support business
“The BCC has long campaigned for an immigration policy that supports business and the economy, so we welcome the Home Affairs Committee raising these issues.
Carillion collapse could could lead to catastrophic losses for thousands of SMEs
The liquidation of construction company Carillion could lead to potentially catastrophic losses for thousands of SMEs.
Pimlico Plumbers chief & Business Matters columnist to stand as Mayor of London
Entrepreneur Charlie Mullins OBE, founder and CEO of Pimlico Plumbers, has announced his intention to stand as an independent candidate in the 2020 Mayor of London elections.
Demand for cashflow finance expected to rise in 2018
In 2017, almost half of all small to medium UK enterprises turned down a contract or order because they couldn’t deliver the work due to a lack of available finance; a trend that is expected to continue in 2018. According to new data the demand for invoice finance is expected to grow by 21 per cent […]
Online shoppers in the UK make 80% of their retail purchases online
The proportion of money being spent online has increased year on year, according to new research. Shoppers are tightening their belts and looking online for the best prices. Choice, price comparison and convenience are the key reasons that shoppers go online instead of in-store and older shoppers in particular are price and convenience driven. The […]
Over 50% of businesses increased their cyber security budget last year amid attacks
In an age of technology, cyber-attacks are becoming more prevalent, more frequent and more threatening than ever before. Now that the majority of institutions, particularly in the financial sector, are opting to transform their operations via new digital channels, automation and other advanced technologies, the dangers to companies are significantly heightened. With the sudden increase […]
Theresa May’s sacrificial lamb has left business and young people bloodied!
Yesterday Theresa May once again proved it is she, not various members of her cabinet, who needs to be in another job.
Almost half of UK employees are unhappy at work
New research has revealed that almost half of UK workers are unhappy at their job, while 30 per cent of front-line employees never feel enthusiastic about work.
Why Social Media Should be Your Business’ Top Priority in 2018.
With an estimated new social media user every 15 seconds, there has never been a better time to turn your business’ social media strategy up a notch in 2018.
Majority of UK employees looking for a new job
Research reveals that the majority of employees across both private and public sectors, will be searching for new employment in 2018. So what has brought about this level of disenchantment amongst UK employees? There appear to be several key factors at play in this dire situation. Over the last decade real wages have not even […]
New EU rules make it illegal to pay tax bill using your credit card
Taxpayers are to be banned from using credit cards to pay their annual bills from mid January it has emerged.
CBI urges 2018 must be year of unity, clarity & urgency
Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI Director-General, set out her review of the year that has been and the business priorities for 2018
Pay for your bin collections with Bitcoin
British company is the first in the world to accept virtual currencies
UK business growth accelerates in the three months to December
Private sector growth picked up in the quarter to December, according to the latest CBI Growth Indicator.
