A new report reveals unprecedented numbers of people are making huge changes to their lives because they have greater confidence in their own abilities, despite economic uncertainty, changing work patterns and less job and financial security.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Usain Bolt’s insole Enertor launches fundraising on Crowdcube
Crowdcube has announced that Enertor, the innovative insole company endorsed and worn by Usain Bolt, is raising investment on the Crowdcube platform, with a target of £750,000.
UK SMEs hold back on international trade as political uncertainty hits confidence
UK SMEs growth expectations slowed as political and economic uncertainty took its toll in Q2 according to a new Global Trade Barometer.
SMEs voice doubts about new Government
As the Government’s summer recess commences with question marks hanging over the Government’s unity, new research has revealed that three in ten SMEs did not believe that the new Government will do anything in the near future to help their businesses grow.
Late payments not just a smaller business issue
Late payments are an even bigger challenge for those medium-sized companies, with 94 per cent of businesses employing over 50 people reporting that the issue is causing cashflow problems for them.
One third of UK workers urge businesses to ditch corporate dress codes
One third of UK workers have said that businesses should ditch dress codes in the workplace, with a further 36.9 per cent believing that dressing smart at work has become outdated, according to new research.
Water market releases disappointing first quarter switching figures following deregulation
The UK’s leading energy and utilities consultancy, Utilitywise, has called on the new Secretary of State for DEFRA to put customers first and make the water market truly open and honest.
Auto enrolment penalties surge as small firms join
The number of compliance interventions The Pensions Regulator undertook rocketed five times during the past year with microbusinesses staging into the workplace pension regime are to blame.
The BBC want you to pitch your food and drink start-up on its new investor show
Successful start-ups on the show will get the opportunity to trial-run their concept in a pop-up restaurant and could receive “life-changing” investment
HMRC launches new online tax forum & webchat service for SMEs
A new online tax forum and dedicated webchat service for small businesses and the self-employed has been launched this week by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Millennials at risk of burnout after struggling to switch off
It’s now the norm for younger workers to constantly dip into work via email in the early morning and late evening, according to new research.
iPhone users suffer twice as many mobile phishing attacks as Android users
Two thirds of mobile phishing attacks take place on iOS mobile devices with its users experiencing twice as many attacks as Android mobile users; as gaming apps are revealed as the most common source of mobile data security breaches attempted by hackers.
Businesses need to be more flexible to retain women returners
A new report has highlighted that businesses are losing out on women returners because of a lack of workplace flexibility.
Quarter of Brits would invest in a business following a jackpot win
One in four Britons would invest in a business if they won a substantial amount of money, according to new research.
Competition heats up amongst candidates, as salaries soar across the UK
Competition for jobs is heating up this summer with some of the nation’s key locations and sectors witnessing an above-average hike in applications last month, according to the latest research.