Although the government has introduced a system to enforce prompt payment, research shows that the number of UK SME’s receiving late payments is rising.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Businesses can save as much as £30,000 a year by using virtual meetings
Replacing face-to-face meetings with virtual meetings could save one in six businesses more than £30,000 a year, new research shows.
Report urges need to up-skill leaders and managers in creative industries
If the UK is to maintain its’ position as a world leader in creative industries, the learning and development of managers and leaders needs to be drastically improved, according to new research.
Calls for change as manufacturers feel no benefits of ‘green’ red tape challenge
A new report out today shows that manufacturers are not feeling the benefit of ‘green’ red tape culls and calls for bolder Government action on environmental legislation.
Job creation on the menu for food & drink firms
Firms in England and Wales’ food and drink sector are readying plans to create tens of thousands of new jobs in the next five years, as they look to drive growth at home and abroad.
Brits actually appreciate hearing voice and music messages on hold
Research on behalf of PH Media Group has found that Brit’s feel more valued when they hear music whilst on hold.
Over half of SME bosses hire luxury cars to improve image
A new survey reveals that the majority of SME owners hire out luxury cars for business events and corporate meetings to improve the image of their company.
Employees admit to stealing pens & toilet rolls from the office
New research from has found that three fifths of employees steal everything from pens to memory sticks from their office.
Millennials protest against ineffective security practices
A new survey reveals that fewer than 5 per cent of UK and U.S Millennials believe that their digital identity is completely protected by effective safeguards.
Incentivise savers to boost investment for mid-sized firms, says CBI
Offering tax incentives to savers who commit to providing long-term finance for medium-sized businesses would help growing firms realise their full potential, according to a new CBI report.
Growing complaints about UK’s banking firms
UK banking firms saw complaints rise by 8 per cent in the first half of the year, mainly as a result of packaged bank accounts, new research has found.
Business travel lacks luster
From a riverboat to sleeping on a construction site, business people globally report that business travel is not always plain sailing
Managers tend to hire ‘mini-me’s’
Jobseekers often face heavy and unconscious bias in the selection process, new report finds
Business owners are slow to embrace growth in apprenticeships
According to the latest Owner Managed Business (OMB) Barometer findings from Bank of Cyprus UK, just 10 per cent of OMBs currently employ one or more apprentices.
Moody’s Analytics data set to help investors assess bonds on Crowdcube
Crowdcube is now presenting investors with output from Moody’s Analytics’ private company risk model to help them assess the bond investment opportunities listed on the site.
