TransferWise’s founders will sell some of their shares when it raises funds valuing it at $1.6bn (£1.2bn).
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Ipswich takes title of best place to start a new business in 2017
Ipswich has been named the best location to start a small business in the UK, according to new research.
Data laws to be made fit for digital age
The Government has outlined vital protections and flexibilities for the nation’s world-leading research, financial services, journalism and legal services as part of its plans to update data protection legislation for the modern era.
A third of startups don’t use don’t use email as primary internal communication channel
A new study has revealed some of the tricks and habits startup businesses employ to save money during the early stages of their business.
Excitement in Wales over tech potential as Digital event opens in Cardiff
Over 2,000 innovators and investors from across the UK are descending on Digital at Tramshed and Tramshed Tech in Cardiff today, as some of the world’s leading tech names have championed Wales’ huge potential and growing role in the digital revolution. The fifth annual event could not come at a more exciting time for Wales’ tech scene, following last […]
Founders4Schools celebrates connecting 80,000 young people to 30,000 business leaders
Founders4Schools celebrated the educators and business leaders who have worked together to connect over 80,000 young people with its nationwide network of more than 30,000 business leaders.
The towns where house prices haven’t recovered from the financial crisis
While many people have seen the value of their property recover since 2008, when global financial markets went into freefall, hundreds of thousands of UK homeowners who bought property before the crash – at the top of the market – are still stuck in negative equity 10 years on.
Finalists announced for The Black British Business Awards 2017
The finalists of the 2017 Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards) have been announced.
British manufacturing continues climb up global rankings
British manufacturing continued its climb up the global rankings as growth returned last year, according to facts and figures published today by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation and Santander.
Start Up September launches to support British businesses
This September has seen the launch of the first ever Start Up September. A whole month dedicated to advising UK start-ups and entrepreneurs on how to successfully launch and manage their business, to compete in this ever-expanding sector.
UK SMEs spend £2.9bn a year on interim recruitment
New research has found that senior HR professionals waste nearly three-and-a-half days every time they recruit a new interim team member.
Adaptability is the key to landing your dream job
New research reveals that nearly three quarters cite adaptability as among the top three most sought-after qualities among employers.
British businesses are unprepared for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Most British businesses are seemingly unprepared for the dramatic technology developments set to reshape the workplace in the next decade, according to new research.
Supply chain friction costs businesses 6,500 hours a year
UK businesses are wasting time and money handling the payment process, a new study reveals.
Reputation tops list of business leaders’ priorities
Protecting reputation tops business leaders list of priorities, ahead of financial achievements and business leadership, according to new research.
