Small businesses are pivotal in reviving the UK economy, and they play a vital role in creating jobs and driving economic growth. However, high inflation and rising energy costs can present significant challenges for small businesses.
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British Safety Council offers free wellbeing support to SMEs and micro employers
British Safety Council has re-opened its offer to SMEs and micro-sized employers to apply to attend a free 3-hour workshop to help them develop a wellbeing strategy.
Non-bank lender White Oak pledges to lend £500M to UK SME’s in 2023
White Oak UK, one of the UK’s leading non-bank lenders, has pledged to provide £500m to UK SMEs and mid-corporates in 2023, as it continues to support the growth plans of small and medium sized firms across the UK.
Family-owned sports seating firm secures £100k green loan package with NatWest
A Telford firm that manufactures and supplies high-spec seating for motorsports and stadiums around the world is looking ahead to a greener future and cheaper energy bills thanks to a tailored financing package from NatWest.
Remote-working jobs disappearing from adverts
The number of fully remote jobs advertised in the UK fell for the eighth month in a row in December, reflecting employers’ determination for staff to be in the office for at least some of the week.
OAP job market boom with seven times more ‘silver workers’ joining the workforce in 2022
New data reveals that 2022 saw a surge in ‘silver workers’ – employees aged 65 and above – entering the UK workforce.
Workplace romance and potential HR issues: How to make relationships work at work
When it comes to finding love, couples are more likely to meet at work than by any other means – and that includes dating apps, nights out, shared interests and introductions through friends.
Entain and McLaren F1 Team open the doors for women to return to work
Entain, the global sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group, and the McLaren F1 Team, are today launching applications for their joint Returnship programme, to help reignite the careers of women returning to roles in STEM.
Online health business backed by Freddie Flintoff hits sales of more than £11 million in 2022
A Stockport-based CBD health business backed by ex-England cricketer Freddie Flintoff has hit sales of more than £11 million in 2022.
Sainsbury’s signs deal with food delivery app Just Eat
Sainsbury’s has joined the rush to provide almost-instant home shopping by signing a deal with the food delivery app Just Eat to offer the rapid distribution of groceries from 175 stores.
How the gig economy is shifting into B2B
Recent research has shown that 4.4 million people in England and Wales work for gig economy platforms at least once a week. As the world embraces remote working in the post-pandemic era, more businesses are rethinking the way they source talent.
Bike.Rent set to become the booking.com of the bike industry
Industry-leading Bike.Rent Manager has launched a new platform to connect consumers with rental shops worldwide, Bike.Rent.
Are non-compete clauses a good idea?
Career advancement is a big life goal for a lot of people, with many working hard to develop their skill set and build experience in hopes of progressing into more advanced roles over time.
4 ways a TMC can unlock exclusive travel deals
There’s only one direction for business travel costs in the coming year: up. That’s according to the Global Business Travel Forecast 2023, which predicts that airfares will continue to rise 8.5 per cent next year.
Rise of “necessity entrepreneurs” as Brits turn to enterprise to make ends meet
Three in five aspiring entrepreneurs say they won’t be able to afford their bills without extra income, according to a new study.
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