Now that parliament has dissolved, speculation over the outcome of the general election is rife – and what this holds for businesses. The big debates seem to be dominated by the corporate giants who are getting a huge amount of airtime.
Category: News
The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
1 in 4 of us have an ongoing difficult relationship at work
New research highlights that one in three UK employees have experienced some form oif interpersonal conflict at work in the last year.
Employers need to do more to communicate pay decisions
Research from the CIPD reveals that more than half of UK workers received a pay rise in 2014 and almost two-thirds are optimistic about receiving more money in 2015.
LastMinute.com co-founder issues rally call for Britain to be ‘brilliant at the net’
“Let’s create a new institution [DotEveryone] and make Britain brilliant at the internet,” said Martha Lane Fox, co-founder of LastMinute.com, during her 2015 Richard Dimbleby Lecture.
MyVoucherCodes announces programme for SMEs to offer vouchers to customers
MyVoucherCodes, a leading UK voucher codes website, today launched MyVoucherCodes Launchpad – a new programme which lets SMEs reach new and existing customers through online vouchers.
One in five employers will be offering enhanced shared parental pay
One employer in five is planning to enhance shared parental pay above the statutory minimum, new research reveals.
Businesses ‘not interested’ in using technology to motivate and engage staff
Businesses are potentially disregarding technology that can be used to revolutionise the way they recruit, retain and engage employees.
Veuve Clicquot unveils Business Woman Award finalist shortlist
Finalists for the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award have been announced. In its 43rd year, the awards are widely regarded as the ‘Oscars’ of female entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Landmark legal case could impact how staff are paid commission
A landmark case relating to how holiday pay should be calculated for employees who earn commission has found that commission payments which are intrinsically linked to the performance of a worker’s’ contractual duties must be included in holiday pay calculations.
Quality management remains key challenge for SMEs
UK businesses are failing to retain middle management according to new report
James Caan CBE invests in Property Tech Fund, Pi Labs
Property Innovation Labs (Pi Labs), is pleased to announce that James Caan CBE, the business entrepreneur and former Dragon, has invested in the Pi Labs fund through Seedrs.
University launches programme tailored to support family businesses
Lancaster University Management School is preparing to launch a new programme tailored to help support the family business sector.
£1.5 million injection into Lancashire local economy
Lancashire County Council and Funding Circle partnership injects £1.5 million into local economy
What Supreme Court divorce ruling could mean for SME business owners
Protecting your business wealth – lessons for SME owners from landmark case
Crowdcube Spain reaches major milestone as start-ups raise over €1 million on the platform
Crowdcube, the world’s first investment crowdfunding platform, opened its Spanish operation just nine months ago.
