John Longworth, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, has sent an open letter to the leaders of the main parties calling on them to focus on long-term growth and strategic vision over tactical headline-chasing.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
HSBC may move headquarters away from London over regulatory changes
HSBC’s Chairman Douglas Flint had said that the bank will consider whether to move its headquarters from London once the regulatory environment becomes clearer.
Women don’t need to be called an entrepreneur to succeed in business
Women entrepreneurs are equally or more ambitious than men when it comes to starting and scaling-up businesses, despite encountering more barriers. Many women do however shun the entrepreneur title, describing it as ‘blokey’ and ‘masculine’.
One in three small companies in the UK could be breaking VAT rules
A new study has revealed that more than a third of the UK SMEs are not aware of the VAT rules and could be risking falling foul of the law.
Limited time left for businesses to utilise increased Annual Investment Allowance
There are only a few months left for businesses to take advantage of the increased Annual Investment Allowance (AIA).
Natwest Everywoman Awards for female entrepreneurs open for entries
The UK’s longest running awards programme that celebrates the achievements of Britain’s growing legion of female entrepreneurs has launched its nomination drive for the 13th year with the announcement of revised categories and one new award.
Miliband shows contempt for self-employed with lack of election message
Ed Miliband was last night accused of snubbing the backbone of the Britain’s workforce – the self-employed workers – for refusing to send them a special Election message.
gamesGRABR becomes first tech firm to receive investment from London Co-investment Fund
gamesGRABR, the social network for gaming has successfully raised more than £450,000 in its second round of funding on the Crowdcube platform, smashing its initial £250,000 target by over 80% and attracting 221 investors, including the London Co-investment Fund.
On Your Bike: Former Olympian launches networking on bicycles franchise
Former Olympic medal winning cyclist, Bryan Steel, has teamed up with an insurance broker, Paul Hopewell to start a business networking group with a difference: everyone that wants to join has to get on their bike.
Investors receive £93,000 in interest from Chilango & River Cottage Bonds
The first interest payments have been served up to investors who bought one of the world’s first crowdfunded mini bonds last year on investment platform Crowdcube.
Reward the job seekers, sanction the scroungers
Will Davies of property maintenance firm aspect.co.uk, has given a stark warning to job seekers and the Department of Work and Pensions after the general election. Those who find a job should be rewarded more, and those who don’t attempt to seek employment and are on Job Seekers’ Allowance, should be sanctioned more.
Investors shy away from hacked businesses
A cyber attack could cost a business its investor backing, according to new figures revealed today.
Staff wellbeing gets employers’ vote ahead of general election
New research has found that nearly one in five employers want the next government to focus on staff wellbeing.
SMEs are losing out on millions due to low interest rates
A third of business accounts are currently paying less than 0.1 per cent interest, according to research.
Specialist prototype producer secures funding to grow business
A fast-growing foundry is expanding further after receiving support from NatWest and its asset finance arm, Lombard.
