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Category: News
The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Imposter Syndrome strikes 1 in 5 SME owners… with nearly half convinced someone else could run their business better
Research from reveals 1 in 5 SME owners suffer from Imposter Syndrome – the fear of being exposed in your job as a fraud or inadequate
British workers seek more flexibility with almost 60% looking for earlier starts and shorter working weeks
New research released today by McDonald’s UK, reveals more than half of UK adults want to move away from traditional working patterns, choosing jobs that enable them to work more flexibly and prioritise commitments outside of work.
Northants entrepreneurs launch ‘Just Eat for activities’
Two entrepreneurs from Northamptonshire have launched a website they hope will become the Just Eat of leisure activities.
London charities set to receive major boost from SMEs
New research reveals that communities across London are set to receive a major boost from local businesses, with 80 per cent of SME philanthropists planning to increase support for charities in the area where they are based.
House of Fraser’s flagship London store saved after new deal with landlord
House of Fraser’s flagship Oxford Street store will now stay open after the chain’s new owner agreed revised terms with its landlord.
Compass CEO leaves entire £41m fortune to Oxfam after family seaplane death
The multi-millionaire catering boss has left a “substantial amount” of money to Oxfam after dying alongside his family in a plane crash.
Superdrug’s online customers targeted by criminals
Superdrug has warned its online customers to change their passwords after criminals claimed to have obtained their personal details.
Fashion boss gives £1m boost to People’s Vote campaign
Superdry co-founder Julian Dunkerton calls for new Brexit poll and says fear is growing about prospect of no deal
Wales places £800m order for 148 new trains
Wales has placed an £800m order for 148 “longer, quieter” trains, with air con, wi-fi, step-free access and power & USB sockets for each seat
Adzooma partners with Google to help small to medium businesses grow online
Online advertising platform Adzooma have today announced that they have partnered with Google
UK businesses still not fully GDPR compliant
Despite GDPR now being in full effect, new research has revealed how many businesses are still not fully GDPR compliant.
House of Fraser cancels all online orders
House of Fraser has said it will cancel all online orders and refund customers after a dispute with its warehouse operator meant deliveries were delayed.
Vodafone customers vulnerable to fraud after security blunders
Staff at Vodafone call centres have broken the rules about security checks and left customers vulnerable to fraud.
Against all odds, freelancer confidence is on the rise
Freelancers’ confidence in their business performance is in positive territory for the first time in two years despite Brexit fears, economic pressure and falling day rates, the latest Confidence Index has shown.
















