Praise for Government efforts to control IT spend but additional savings could be made.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
UK consumers rank top contributors to personal data
UK adults rank Facebook, bank statements and search engine history as the top three sources of information when asked which one, from a given list, reveals the most about a person.
Global companies increasingly concerned by Eurozone crisis
Companies around the world – particularly in Asia, the Middle East and Australia – are acutely conscious of the ramifications of persistent economic volatility in Europe as their businesses suffer collateral damage, according to global restructuring specialists at KPMG.
Most UK businesses are ignoring ‘cookie’ laws
EU laws requiring websites to obtain ‘informed consent’ from users before employing cookies to store information from a computer or mobile device came into force on 26 May.
Government announces far-reaching reforms of directors’ pay
The Business Secretary, Vince Cable today announced the most comprehensive reforms of the framework for directors’ remuneration in a decade.
Poor attitude to work?
Research among senior business professionals in the UK published today by ICAEW indicates that a challenge for the long-term unemployed is a perception that they could have a poor attitude to work.
Prime Minister Leads Business Delegation To Mexico
Prime Minister David Cameron is leading a high-level business delegation this week to Mexico, which is hosting the G20 and B20 summits in Los Cabos.
Silence is not golden
Over three quarters of small to medium sized businesses say that playing music in the workplace increases staff morale, and creates a better atmosphere and working environment for staff and customers.
Are you being engaged?
As Britain readies to serve the world at the London Olympics, new research reveals a pressing lack of engagement among UK frontline service staff.
G20 summit: Leaders alarmed over eurozone crisis
World leaders meeting at a G20 summit in Mexico have urged Europe to take all necessary measures to overcome the eurozone debt crisis.
London business optimism up
London businesses are more optimistic than six months ago about the prospects for the economy and for their own companies, but anxiety about the Eurozone crisis is curbing hiring and investment plans.
Why every small business owner should spare time for a mentor
How and why can a mentor help small businesses succeed?
From bra queen to dragon: Michelle Mone looks to join the Den
Michelle Mone, one of the UK’s leading female entrepreneurs as the head of Ultimo has said that she would like to replace Hilary Devey in Dragons’ Den.
IT infrastructure more important than location
The majority of UK businesses are more concerned about whether a new office can accommodate their IT requirements than the location of the office itself.
Emergency bank lending scheme good news for small business
The Chancellor’s proposal for an emergency bank funding scheme to kick-start lending was welcomed as good news by the StartUp Britain campaign.