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Category: News
The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Creating ‘Brand You’ and why it matters
When people think of the world’s most powerful brands, Apple, Coca Cola, Microsoft and Virgin often come to mind first. The commercial success enjoyed by these companies is strongly tied to their brand image and reputation.
Manufacturing growth firm, but exports weak says CBI
UK manufacturing output remains above average and is broad-based, but sluggish export demand means the recovery has slowed compared to earlier in the year, according to the CBI’s latest Industrial Trends Survey.
94% of Companies Funded Through Crowdfunding Platform are Successful and Still Trading
Angels Den, a leading equity crowdfunding platform, has this week revealed that 94% of the businesses that raised funds through the site are still trading, despite the leading research stating 56% of all angel investments will fail.
Kelly Hoppen receives Women Of The Year award
Kelly Hoppen MBE has received the Woman of the Year Award at the Women of Future event.
Self-employed get dedicated champion in Government
The Government have been appointed the UK’s first ever ambassador for the self-employed.
Retail entrepreneurs drive start up borrowing in London
Retail entrepreneurs in the capital are borrowing more in start up loans than any other sector, accounting for 35% of seed finance lent during 2014 by Startup Direct, the founding partner of the Government’s Start Up Loans scheme and official partner of Global Entrepreneurship Week.
5 Unusual Team Building Activities
Team building is one of those things that send some members of staff into a frenzied panic. It has now become office culture, but has taken a huge leap away from the traditional – and somewhat boring – activities of catching falling team members in your loving arms and building bridges using matchsticks.
James Caan: The Key to business progression
One of the easiest and best ways to promote your business is by simply talking to people about it and spreading the word.
Recovery Continues for Smaller Manufacturers
Small and medium-sized (SME) manufacturers’ output grew over the last three months though less quickly than in the previous quarter, according to the CBI’s latest SME Trends Survey.
Levi Roots kicks off Global Entrepreneurship Week in the Midlands
His pitch at Dragon’s Den was legendary as he sang his way to investment for his Reggae Reggae Sauce. Fast forward seven years and Levi Roots is an inspiration to entrepreneurs around the world with an estimated net worth of £35 million.
Employers Going Above and Beyond Automatic Enrolment Duties
A new CIPD survey has found that over two thirds of employers have automatically enrolled eligible workers into a pension scheme and among these, many are contributing significantly more than is legally required to their employees’ pension pots.
Crowdcube helps to get Caterham F1 Team racing in Abu Dhabi
The Caterham F1 Team is delighted to announce that it will be racing at the final Formula 1 Grand Prix of the season in Abu Dhabi next week thanks to the support of the fans, who have helped the team raise enough money to make it possible through Crowdcube, the world’s leading investment crowdfunding platform.
Made in Britain: Jessie and James
We talk to James New, co-founder of Jessie and James, about the inspiration behind creating a high-end fashion brand for children.
Warren Buffet buys Duracell for $4.7bn
Warren Buffett has agreed to buy the Duracell battery business from Procter & Gamble Co. in a deal valued at $4.7 billion.
