With almost 40 per cent of Brits now owning a smartphone, shopping on the move, known as m-commerce, is changing the way consumers purchase goods and services. This rising trend for shopping on the move is expected to further increase over the next few years, as smartphone ownership in the UK continues to rise.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Take part in longest brainstorm World Record attempt & get marketing advice thrown in free
On the 15th August, Launch Group, the London Soho based PR & marketing company will be embarking on one of their most ambitious projects ever as they stage the world’s longest ever creative session.
Pinterest is now open to the public
The third most visited social media site finally stops requiring an invite.
Deputy Prime Minister announces new jobs and investment for UK advanced engineering excellence
The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will today announce a series of deals by UK companies that will lead to hundreds of jobs in the engineering, aerospace and automotive sectors. He will give the keynote address at the British Business Embassy on advanced engineering excellence being held at Lancaster House today.
Business Minister screens for success in the North West
A manufacturer in Haydock was praised for securing £1.1 million from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund today, during a visit by the Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk.
Top brands announce expansion plans at British Business Embassy
British firms announced substantial UK and overseas investment at the British Business Embassy Retail, Food and Drink summit in London today.
9/10 employees ‘engaged’ at work
A new online study finds that 87 per cent of employees describe themselves as being ‘engaged’ at work.
Government announces £100 million fund for green investment
The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will set out how the renewable energy sector is delivering vital investment and jobs to the UK. Dagenham-based firm Closed Loop Recycling is announcing plans to double its capacity, creating and safeguarding 100 jobs. This will form the most advanced plastics purification facility in the UK.
Manufacturing sector sees Q2 surge with rise in new orders
Trading performance among UK firms in the manufacturing sector is at pre-recession levels, according to the latest Business Factors Index produced by invoice finance specialists Bibby Financial Services, (BFS).
Finalists revealed for bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards 2012
The British Franchise Association has announced the finalists in the 2012 bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards, supported by Express Newspapers. The national awards highlight excellence within the sector and the ongoing commitment of those franchisees who ‘set the standard’ for best practice in the industry.
Startup Britain tracker delivers good news for British business every day
A national start-up campaign is set to deliver a slice of good news for the British economy every morning.
Barclays opens entrepreneur hub in Tech City
Barclays is joining Vodafone by opening a centre dedicated to entrepreneurs in east London’s Tech City, chancellor George Osborne has announced.
Vodafone creates incubation centre in London’s Tech City for innovative start-ups
Vodafone is bringing its expertise in helping innovative start-up businesses to Tech City, Europe’s fastest growing digital hub. Britain’s biggest ICT company will open a new technology and incubation centre in the East London area as it looks to nurture the next generation of British start-up talent.
Advertisers are turning off men & women
Advertisers are alienating men and women because they continue to use outdated gender stereotypes in their advertising, new research has found.
Insolvency figures show slowing up of business failures
The Q2 2012 insolvency figures released today by The Insolvency Service, show administration figures for retail have dropped from the first quarter of 2012.