The Forum of Private Business is advising members to have a survival plan in place as the UK goes through the Brexit negotiations.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Banks cut lending to Northern Irish SMEs by over ten percent in a year
There has been an 11 per cent fall in the value of new loans granted to Northern Irish SMEs, as ongoing political uncertainty may be leading to heightened caution amongst traditional lenders, says Ortus Secured Finance.
US officially worst country in the world for paid annual leave
If you are enjoying annual leave right now, spare a thought for your colleagues across the pond.
Freelancers’ confidence plummets to lowest level since records began
Driven by Brexit and government policy, the confidence of the UK’s two million freelancers has plummeted to the lowest level on record, according to research.
Economic uncertainty most challenging factor in saving for retirement
Economic uncertainty is a key concern for more than a third of people when it comes to their ability to save for their retirement, according to new research.
Londoners: Avoid the commuting chaos – go to the pub
With mass disruption across the Greater London rail network this August, millions of commuters will be unable to get to work.
Demand for Cloud skills soar but salaries stagnate
The number of Cloud roles for IT professionals has almost doubled in the past year, according to a new report.
Majority of businesses are losing out on billions due to poor ethics
Businesses in the UK who want to grow their profits need to shout about their credentials as much as they do about their products, according to a new survey.
UK commuters could save over £200 parking less than half a mile outside of a city centre
Leeds city centre has been found to be as the most expensive location outside of London for parking, new research has revealed.
Freelancers and contractors urge new-look Government to prioritise tax rethink
More than 6 out of 10 freelancers and contractors have called for the new-look Government to prioritise building a fairer tax system for the self-employed, research has highlighted.
Over a third of Brits have ‘reset’ their career choices
A new report reveals unprecedented numbers of people are making huge changes to their lives because they have greater confidence in their own abilities, despite economic uncertainty, changing work patterns and less job and financial security.
Usain Bolt’s insole Enertor launches fundraising on Crowdcube
Crowdcube has announced that Enertor, the innovative insole company endorsed and worn by Usain Bolt, is raising investment on the Crowdcube platform, with a target of £750,000.
UK SMEs hold back on international trade as political uncertainty hits confidence
UK SMEs growth expectations slowed as political and economic uncertainty took its toll in Q2 according to a new Global Trade Barometer.
SMEs voice doubts about new Government
As the Government’s summer recess commences with question marks hanging over the Government’s unity, new research has revealed that three in ten SMEs did not believe that the new Government will do anything in the near future to help their businesses grow.
Late payments not just a smaller business issue
Late payments are an even bigger challenge for those medium-sized companies, with 94 per cent of businesses employing over 50 people reporting that the issue is causing cashflow problems for them.
