Public speaking skills have been identified as a key development focus for employers, as new research uncovers that the majority of UK workers lack confidence in this area.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Windows 10’s records 14 million installs in first 24 hours
Microsofts latest update, Windows 10, has been installed on 14 million devices in its opening 24 hours.
Apprentice star Stuart ‘The Brand’ Baggs found dead just days after 27th birthday
Police are investigating the death of former apprentice contestant Stuart Baggs whose body was discovered at his apartment on the Isle of Man just days after his 27th birthday.
Business Minister names 75 national minimum wage offenders
Business Minister Nick Boles has today named 75 employers who have failed to pay their workers the National Minimum Wage.
Unconfident negotiators only succeed in less than one in five negotiations
Lack of confidence at the bargaining table dramatically reduces the chance of a successful outcome, with only 19 per cent of negotiators who are unconfident are successful in achieving their targets.
21st Century start-ups significantly change shape of UK economy
Banks and utility providers must adapt to serve the knowledge and internet-based start-ups which have helped to double the business population since 2000, according to data from Experian.
LinkedIn announces the launch of Bring in Your Parents Day 2015
LinkedIn, the world’s largest online professional network, announced today the launch of the third annual Bring In Your Parents Day, taking place this year on Thursday, November 5, 2015.
Crowdcube set to innovate in the IPO market with £6m investment
Crowdcube, the pioneering investment crowdfunding platform, today announced that it has raised £6m of investment to further accelerate its growth.
New international banking rules could squeeze SME lending
New international banking laws could see the rate of lending to SME’s rise, according to the Federation of Small Businesses.
SME’s are still paying for SEO techniques that could harm them
A survey of more than 2000 small and medium-sized businesses had found that 44% are still purchasing SEO and link building services that could result in a Google penalty.
Managers may make room for Robots
A new report has found that 70 per cent of bosses and managers would consider swapping a member of staff for a machine.
Uber facing legal action after drivers demand more workers rights
Taxi booking firm Uber is facing legal action in the UK after workers claimed they don’t receive basic rights.
Funzing receives funding to launch in UK
Funzing, A community sharing marketplace, has raised $1.5 million from venture capital firm, Inimiti, in order to launch the platform in the UK.
Prepare for broadband price hike as UK gears up to have 100% connectivity
A £1 levy on your monthly internet bill is being considered by the Government to pay for the UK’s superfast broadband rollout.
London’s ‘knowledge boys’ help Gett upstage Uber with champagne deliveries
Black cab app Gett breaks out the bubbles in the battle of the taxi apps.
















