New research from Trade-Up, a sector-wide campaign set up to train and up-skill tradespeople, exposes the industry’s talent barriers that stifle new entrants.
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Construction skills ‘crisis’ as new figures reveal just one in five sector SMEs are planning to take on an apprentice
Apprenticeship starts and completions show worrying declines, despite construction and trade business owners rating skills shortages as their top concern
Entrepreneurs launch Trafod – a new platform to revolutionise public engagement
Cathy Owens and Nerys Evans launch Trafod to facilitate “better conversations”.
British business bank’s start up loans programme unveils Virgin Startup and BizBritain as support partners
Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, today announces Virgin StartUp and BizBritain as national Business Support Partners (BSPs).
Meet the student entrepreneur revolutionising the creative content space
Sam Wood, a final year student studying Film Production at the University of Salford and entrepreneur, has launched Salford Media Works, an all-inclusive creative content agency expected to disrupt the media and marketing sector, thanks to the support of Launch@ Salford.
Dragons’ Den entrepreneur reaps rewards after rejecting offer raising over £220,000 in crowdfunding
A luxury bedding brand with sustainability at its core has officially closed its first round of fundraising via Seedrs, having secured impressive funding of over £220,000 from 271 investors.
Ikea supports 140 refugees through skills for employment programme
IKEA UK is marking a key milestone in its ambition to support refugees back into employment this World Refugee Day, as the brand celebrates the strength and resilience of 140 forcibly displaced people who have successfully completed the UPPNÅ Skills for Employment programme.
Business owners seek to invest, sell and expand in 2023 despite the volatile economy
In a challenging economic climate, entrepreneurial business owners are being proactive, pushing forward with their business plans, according to new research.
Driving Company Growth: Why Innovation Should Be at the Forefront
In our ever-changing world, innovation in the business sphere has swiftly evolved from being a popular catchphrase to a foundational pillar for success and long-term growth.
Fintech chiefs debate diversity crisis in Parliament
Fintech leaders gathered in Parliament last night to discuss the impact a lack of diversity, increased regulation, and limited access to funding will have on the future of the industry.
Midlands hit hardest in economic ‘perfect storm’
New research by Aston University’s Centre for Business Prosperity has shed light on the realities faced by the Midlands region concerning international trade.
MusicMagpie turns corner from postal strike misery with earnings boost
MusicMagpie reported its earnings rebounded after a post-February rally helped the tech retailer shake off the impact of postal strikes and low consumer confidence.
Is there a future for Desktop Software in business?
Desktop applications are software programs installed and run on Windows desktop PCs, Apple Macs and, at a more niche level, Linux desktops.
Hire Space forecasts thousands of hours’ worth of savings for businesses through new instant venue booking technology.
Event platform Hire Space has predicted that businesses will make thousands of hours’ worth of savings annually on meetings and events, by accessing new technology that allows venues across the world to be booked in a few clicks online.
Remote workers feel “policed” by unpredictable managers
Daily monitoring can lead to remote workers feeling that their managers have less trust in them, research from NEOMA Business School reveals.
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