As shadow childcare minister Lucy Powell says that mothers working part-time are often more productive than other employees, mumpreneurs working with GrowthAccelerator have extolled the virtues of employing other mums.
Category: News
The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Morrisons make aggressive price cuts after huge losses
Wm Morrison wiped more than £1.3bn off the value of London’s listed supermarkets after the grocer kicked-off a price war with its rivals.
Netflix & Spotify change UK entertainment landscape driving £5.3bn revenues
New figures show that over half of the UKs video, video games and music sales are now purchased from the internet
Good start from Labour on EU, but status quo is not an option say BCC
John Longworth, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has commented on Labour Leader Ed Miliband’s speech on the UK’s membership of the European Union today on behalf of his members
One Million Set To Benefit From National Minimum Wage Rise
The government has approved a rise in the National Minimum Wage to £6.50 per hour later this year, with more than one million people set to see their pay rise by as much as £355 a year.
CBI Demands Action On Growing Skills Vacuum
The CBI is today calling for action to make careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) more attractive and easier to access.
More than half of companies have never heard of new Financial Reporting Standard
A survey by the chartered accountancy firm, HW Fisher & Company, has found “worrying” levels of confusion and complacency among company finance departments about imminent changes to rules on financial reporting.
Leading alternative funders launch SME finance portal
A unique collaboration between the UK’s main alternative business funders aims to make borrowing easier for the country’s SMEs – whilst aiding the main banks to support rejected applicants.
£300 Million Investment To Support Growth And Jobs In UK Science
Cutting-edge science projects to drive innovation, growth and create jobs in the UK’s high performing science sector, will benefit from a £300 million boost as part the government’s long term economic plan, Science Minister David Willetts will announce today.
Time to retire tired old role models?
The main people who currently inspire British workers are either dead or approaching retirement, from foreign shores and almost exclusively male according to a new study into role models.
J K Rowling voted most inspiring female businesswoman
Anita Roddick, Karen Brady and Holly Tucker also recognised on eve of International Women’s Day by British freelancers
New financial data reveals Northampton as business capital of the UK
Experian reveals the best places across the UK to start a business
James Caan aims to rejuvenate nursing recruitment with launch of flex staffing
James Caan’s Private Equity company Hamilton Bradshaw has announced a brand new venture in the nursing sector, with the launch of Flex Staffing.
Consumer Protection At The Heart Of Crowdfunding
People looking to lend money or invest through crowdfunding will be better protected under new rules confirmed today by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Property Industry Set To Lose Out Due To Low Awareness Of Tax Legislation
Levels of awareness surrounding a significant change in capital allowances legislation is extremely low and there is potential for hundreds of millions of pounds to be lost, according to CBRE.
















