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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
CBI says UK growth resilient but manufacturers under pressure
The CBI’s latest Growth Indicator, just published, shows growth in the three months to April is holding up at around the average pace since mid-2014.
Water-powered engine created by Irish SME wins €2.48m in EU funding
Exergyn, an Irish SME, has been awarded €2.48m in EU funding to commercialise its Exergyn Drive engine, which turns waste hot water into electricity.
Visa Europe launches fintech “innovation hub” in TechCity
Visa has opened its new international accelerator dubbed an “innovation hub” called Visa Europe Collab in Londons’ Shoreditch area.
Finalists announced in 2015 FTA Everywoman Transport & Logistics Awards
24 of the most inspirational role models in the Transport and logistics sector have been announced as finalists in the 2015 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
UK managers work fewer hours than those in the US
Managing a team of employees can be tough, but managers in the UK have an easier ride than their US counterparts, because they get to work shorter hours.
Europe considers imposing VAT levy on crowdfunding activity
Finance raised through crowdfunding may soon be liable to VAT following a European Commission investigation into the sector.
Over half of Brits are yet to make a will
New research shows that most people are reluctant to write a will, unaware of the various ways to do so, and in the dark about how much it will cost. This explains why more than 13 million 30-54 year olds in the UK currently do not have a will.
Investment in digital capabilities by UK SMEs set to increase by £53 Billion
UK SMEs are collectively planning to increase investment in their digital capabilities by £53 billion over the next two years, prioritising their websites over mobile technologies.
Degrees are more important than ever when it comes to professional roles
With universities approaching the deadline to make their final decisions on this year’s student intake, a report just released has found that three-quarters of professionals believe it’s now more important than ever to choose a vocational degree linked to a profession, such as law or medicine.
Barclays injects £100M in UK’s first fast growth technology fund
In a UK first, Barclays is launching a new £100m fund today to help fast growing technology businesses accelerate to the next level.
SMEs say simpler tax system is top of government policy wish list
New research, published today Friday 1 May in the latest Western Union Business Solutions International Trade Monitor (ITM), reveals the quarterly economic confidence survey of more than 1,000 UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in international trade.
Worrying number of SMEs don’t have a business plan
AS many as 29% of small to medium sized firms across the UK don’t have a business plan in place, according to the latest research by Close Brothers Asset Finance.
Red Letter Days launch fast track initiative Small Business Sunday winners
Red Letter Days, the memorable experiences as gifts company, has launched a new fast-track initiative that gives winners from Theo Paphitis’ Small Business Sunday campaign priority pitching access to its Head of Partnerships.
Natter.com Receives Investment for Growth
Natter.com, the three word social network, today announced that it has received its second round of funding from Downing LLP, the investor in fast growth UK businesses.
















