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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Businesses still do not have a cyber security plan
Nearly half of small businesses don’t have a cyber security plan for their business according to research.
Government investment in the UK gaming industry
With the looming shadow of Brexit making the economic future for the UK subject to all kinds of speculation it’s never been more important for the Government to support the emerging industries and prepare them for even greater success. So it’s good news that, of all of the initiatives instigated by the Cameron government, […]
The average Brit loses up to 16 days a year commuting to and from work
New research has found that over two thirds of the nation’s workers are losing up to 16 days a year commuting to and from work, with over a third of professionals commuting for up to two hours a day.
75% of UK shoppers worried about fake online reviews
Consumers want certainty about who to trust as they increasingly use online reviews According to research, 75% of UK shoppers are worried about fake online reviews. The findings were revealed in a survey examining attitudes to online reviews among 2,000 UK consumers. Only seven per cent of those surveyed said they completely trust reviews even though […]
Nearly three quarters of office workers regularly suffer injuries at work
It seems that office life is taking its toll on Brits, as almost three quarters of UK employees blame aches and pains on their work. The list of work-related ailments is a long one, with 43 per cent regularly complaining of eye strain, 32 per cent suffering with severe headaches, leading to a quarter of office […]
Gifting rewards boosts SMEs’ employee retention
New research has found that almost all small and medium sized enterprises gift rewards to their employees, with half saying that motivating their workforce is the main reason for doing so.
Floristry disruptor secures £1.3m investment
Beaubridge, the independently owned and managed private equity growth investor, today announces it has invested £1.3m under EIS in Florismart, a UK-based online marketplace for professional florists across Europe.
Late payment crisis will not be solved by new payment practice laws
The vast majority of SMEs do not think new guidelines, forcing large businesses to detail how they pay smaller suppliers, will have an impact on late payments, according to new findings.
Nearly three quarters of marketers feel under more pressure to measure external factors
Nearly three quarters of senior level marketers feel they are under additional pressure to measure external factors that affect their business since the UK voted to leave the EU, according to new research.
New research proves the ‘migrant work ethic’ exists
The received wisdom that migrant workers have a stronger ‘work ethic’ than UK-born workers is proven for the first time, in a new study of Central and East European migrants, from the University of Bath’s School of Management.
Graduates have unrealistic salary expectations
Survey reveals the majority of graduates around the UK are earning less than £16K in their first role and are dubious about their degree’s return on investment.
UK social enterprise sector reveals outstanding growth and almost £1bn in profits
A new report on UK social enterprises reveals a sector that continues to go from strength to strength, with impressive growth and almost £1bn in combined profits.
Diverse management teams attract more funding in London
Open data shows the importance of diversity in retaining London’s position as a global leader in business.
UK directors fear their corporate data won’t be readable in future
More than nine in 10 UK directors fear crucial corporate data stored by their business won’t be readable in the future, according to a new survey.