Alastair Kight, Managing Director of GRITIT, the UK’s leading winter risk management specialists on customer satisfaction
Category: News
The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
A third of SMEs believe the risk of online security threats is on the rise
New research published today by Get Safe Online, the UK’s national internet security awareness initiative, reveals that the UK’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are under equipped to deal with online fraud and other cyber security threats.
Cancer survivor wins inaugural Orange Different Business competition to help people fight illness
Telecom giant Orange today announced that Lorna Perks of Lorna Lou Ltd has been selected as winner of the first Orange Different Business Competition, following a live pitch this afternoon.
Focus on exam results risks excluding young people from work
The head of the CBI warns that a return to growth will not in itself solve the root causes of youth unemployment, and will call for renewed focus on the issue.
Third of business owners “don’t enjoy” being a leader
Almost a third of business owners do not enjoy being a leader in the current economic climate, new research has revealed.
FS firms ill-equipped to deal with new complaints
Only one in five firms in the financial services sector are suitably equipped to meet new Financial Services Authority complaint rules which came into force on 1st July.
Doug Richard to launch angel investment network to help Creative Startups
Doug Richard, the Government adviser and former Dragons’ Den star, is preparing an angel investment network that will back “neglected” creative sector start-ups that he says have been largely ignored by investors.
Regus announces £20m boost for young entrepreneurs
Prime Minister David Cameron today welcomed the news that Regus is giving 30,000 young entrepreneurs in England access to its global network of business lounges and administrative support.
It’s just not tennis
Donna Obstfield on business and sport
World first for UK franchisees
UK business is setting a new standard for the rest of the franchising world as the British Franchise Association (bfa) has opened its doors to franchisees as voting members for the first time in its history.
Government shows support for employee ownership
Action to knock down the barriers stopping British businesses from becoming employee-owned was announced by Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg and Minister for Employment Relations, Norman Lamb today.
New lease to make life simpler for small businesses
Small businesses will now find it easier to move into new business premises more quickly and at a lower cost, thanks to a new business lease which has been launched today by Business Minister Baroness Wilcox.
New business support project to boost SMEs’ technology potential
A new £1.1 million project led by Coventry University Enterprises is set to support SMEs in the West Midlands by identifying affordable technologies to ‘future proof’ the companies and gain them a competitive advantage.
The First Ever Business Festival For Women In The UK
This free to attend day offers advice specifically designed for women on starting up and growing a business, as well as demystifying some of the issues that face the modern female entrepreneur.
Bob Diamond’s Exit Must Be A Turning Point
Bob Diamond’s resignation as chief executive of Barclays must act as a critical turning point for the banking industry, says the boss of the world’s largest independent financial advisory firm.
