In a move that may not surprise many following the announcement that Michelle Mone was to conduct a year long review of small business for the government and that she was about to me made a Peer it has been announced that the Glaswegian has stepped down from lingerie firm Ultimo she helped found which propelled her to fame.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
New survey says female entrepreneurs are more successful than men
Female entrepreneurs are less likely to have failed in setting up a business than men, even though they are more likely to face obstacles.
British workers are suffering badly from post-holiday headaches
More than half of British workers feel depressed, deflated or de-motivated when they return to work when they return from their summer holiday, a new study has found.
SMEs upbeat about their future despite recruitment worries
SMEs in the UK are experiencing high levels of confidence and optimism after years of economic uncertainty, according to new research.
Work experience a priority for many students
Research by MyKindaFuture has found that 100 per cent of students questioned want to participate in work experience, yet only half know where to go to find it.
SMEs underestimate the risk of cyber attacks
Research from Towergate has found that most SMEs are unaware of the risks that cyber attacks pose and the majority are not prepared for an IT attack.
Reputation most important for homeowners when choosing tradesmen
Powered Now, the leading app for tradesmen, surveyed 1000 homeowners to gauge the perception of tradesmen and rogue traders.
Total returns slip in July but property investment continues to grow rapidly
Total return on investment in UK commercial property fell to 1.2 per cent for the month of July, from 1.3 per cent in June, according to the latest CBRE Monthly Index.
UK hotel market shows signs of slowing down
Following several years of strong growth in the UK hotels market there are now signs of a slowdown in the sector.
More support for export necessary if UK SMEs are expected to grow
Bivek Sharma, Head of Small Business Accounting at KPMG, believes SME’s need more support if they are expected to grow.
Three quarters of UK workers wonder how their colleagues gained their jobs
A new survey has revealed that most UK workers think their colleagues are not right for the job.
Good Bubble set to fly high after Dragons’ Den investment secured
The founder of Good Bubble – the UK’s first range of superfruit toiletries for kids – has secured a £60,000 boost from successful entrepreneur and Dragon’s Den investor Deborah Meaden.
Growth of Britain’s digital health startups restricted by NHS
Even though the NHS are looking for creative ways to cut costs, digital health startups in the UK are being blocked by the NHS.
BUDDY beats funding target by 400% and extends campaign
BUDDY, the world’s first affordable companion robot, has raised $400,000, four times its original goal, on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo.
Demand for powdered food product causes sell out three times in first month
The makers of brand new nutritionally complete powdered food product have reported how difficult it is to manage stock levels after selling out three times within the first month of launching. This is the first time that a powdered food product of its kind has been on offer in the UK and the team has been inundated with orders from British consumers keen to try a new kind of consumption.