Small businesses hire on average three unsuitable candidates a year with poor soft skills the biggest cause of mismatch, according to new research.
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Are you an introvert?
Do you sometimes get anxious when speaking to a new client? Would you rather work alone and not in a team? Would you often prefer to stay at home, than attend an after work party organised by your department?
Why the UK fitness industry is not being benched
With all the doom and gloom we see in the markets and news coverage, is it not time to uncover some positivity?
Applications open for Women’s Launch Lab incubator programme, to support early stage female-led British start-ups
Twelve UK female entrepreneurs can win a place to be part of an all-expenses paid bootcamp in London as part of the UK’s first National Women’s Enterprise Week, supported by high-profile industry mentors such as Dragon’s Den’s Sara Davies MBE
Airbnb to target single-room listings as cost of living bites
An “urgent focus” on affordability has prompted Airbnb to promote more heavily rooms inside people’s homes, rather than entire properties, shifting back to the travel platform’s roots.
Business leaders want regulatory stability rather than a bonfire of EU-retained law
The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill is currently passing through Parliament and will automatically revoke most retained EU law at the end of 2023 as part of a ‘sunset clause’.
Fintech will be a $1.5 trillion industry by 2030
Fintech revenues are projected to grow sixfold from $245 billion to $1.5 trillion by 2030.
The impact of mental health on criminal law cases
Mental health plays a significant role in the criminal justice system, from mental health evaluations to defences based on mental illness.
Warning shot fired to sole directors on succession planning
Failure to implement a proper succession plan in a family or owner managed business can cause serious problems if the sole director dies, a legal expert has warned.
Average UK rents hit record highs with £2,500 in London amid property shortage
Average rents for properties across Britain have hit a new record high, according to data from a property website showing a record £2,500 per month in London.
Overcoming content challenges for SMEs: tips for resource management and expertise
Blaise Hope talks content creation and management tips for Business Matters readers’
Public sector warned ‘clock is ticking’ on PFI and PPP contract expiry
A warning has been issued today that services such as health and education could be impacted as Private Finance Initiative (PFI) and Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreements come to an end without proper management in place to ensure any necessary works have been completed.
UK transport start-ups & SMEs invited to take low carbon innovations to next level in India
The British High Commission in India, Energy Systems Catapult, and the Indian Institute of Science have launched a new challenge call to help UK innovation tackle some of India’s key decarbonisation challenges in transport.
Electron Green to invest up to £1bn to kickstart solar electricity revolution for businesses
Electron Green, the commercial solar electricity firm, today announces up to £1 billion of funding for solar to end the business energy crisis.
One of Wearside’s oldest manufacturers is sailing towards success as a global leader
One of Wearside’s oldest manufacturers looking to grow operations globally is drawing on university expertise to help realise its ambitious expansion plans.
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