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Category: News
The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Businesses missing out on the benefits of Britain’s emerging dynamic, modern workforce
Businesses are failing to reap the rewards of increased productivity and employee well-being resulting from new, modern approaches to working flexibly, according to new research by O2.
New report aims to increase profits by revolutionising the workplace
‘The Obsolete Currency of Real Estate’ report, which has just been released, outlines a new strategic model for workplace reviews that focuses on the needs and priorities of the employee in order to drive productivity and increase profits
UK regions to be handed powers to boost growth
Twenty key regions are to be handed powers to help them boost economic growth as part of a drive to reduce Britain’s reliance on the City.
HMRC launches scheme publicly naming tax cheats with first nine tax avoiders exposed
Revenue chiefs are naming and shaming tax dodging small firms with nine business people, including a hairdresser and a coach operator, being publicly listed by HMRC as part of a scheme to highlight deliberate defaulters.
Turning to the bank of friends & family to fund your start-up
One in five small business owners turned to the bank of ‘friends and family’ for start-up capital, and almost three quarters launched their new business ventures with working capital of £2,000 or less.
Isle of Man no longer a tax haven under tax deal
HMRC has announced that Britons concealing money in the Isle of Man have three years to own up and get their affairs in order.
Launch of TechStars London Offers Big Break for UK Start-Ups & Investors
TechStars, one of the world’s most successful accelerators, is to launch a programme in London, its first outside the US, the entrepreneurs behind the venture fund announced today.
Business Secretary seals agreement to bring patent court to London
Business Secretary Vince Cable has finalised the deal for a new patent court to be based in London when attending a signing ceremony in Brussels.
PM leads over 100 British businesses to India to help them succeed in global race
The largest ever Prime Ministerial trade delegation arrived in India yesterday as part of the Government’s determined effort to promote British business abroad and to help Britain succeed in the global race.
Margaret Hodge: tax avoidance costs the Treasury £5bn a year
Call to name and shame promoters of avoidance schemes
New Dragon revealed: Kelly Hoppen joins the Den as latest entrepreneur to sign up to show
The Interior designer and entrepreneur Kelly Hoppen is to join the panel on TV’s Dragons’ to replace the chair left vacant by Hilary Devey.
It’s the End of the Line for Poor Performing Employees says Croner
HR expert Croner is seeing strong signs that employers have been putting pressure on underperforming employees since the start of the new year. People not seen to be pulling their weight at work could be at risk.
UK retailers suffer snow-blighted January
Worst January performance for the retail sector for three years as out-of-town retail parks and shopping centres hit hardest by the snowy conditions
Small firms need helping hand to access markets
The Government should offer radical tax breaks to help smaller companies access capital markets, according to a report supported by Vince Cable.
