A survey of SME decision makers conducted by YouGov has revealed that the overwhelming majority of SME business leaders are not planning to cut costs ahead of Brexit.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Construction sector could buck gender pay gap within a year
Nearly half of construction workers think gender pay gap will be less than 15 per cent by April 2018, finds the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Majority of organisations expect to fail in four years if digital transformation approach is unsuccessful
Despite spending millions of dollars on digital transformation in the past year, enterprises still feel they are at significant risk of being left behind by their industries, research shows.
1 in 10 employers admits women are paid less than men for the same work
One in ten employers admits to paying women less than men for jobs at the same level, according to a new survey.
Third of women pulled up at work on their appearance were deemed ‘a distraction’ to male colleagues
A new study has revealed that one in four British women have been warned about their appearance in the workplace.
Absenteers impact profitability of 70% of SMEs
Absenteeism is having a big impact on profitability say UK SMEs, according to 71 per cent of firms questioned in a survey.
Employers risk missing out on talent through lack of brand awareness
UK employers could be missing out on attracting professionals to work in their organisation due to a lack of brand awareness, a new study has found.
82% of Brits more likely to visit local businesses if free Wi-Fi was offered
A new survey has revealed that 82 per cent of people would be more likely to visit the high street if free Wi-Fi was offered, which could increase the UK’s high street footfall by 2.6 million.
Online ad engagement can be doubled if the right image is chosen
New research reveals that simple images which mirror target demographics are key to capturing attention.
London cycling startup launches 4th crowdfunding campaign
London based cycling tech startup, Beeline, launches a fourth crowdfunding campaign to focus on the cycling community, and fuel growth.
The UK’s most feared professions
Hospitality professionals including chefs and bartenders are among the professions considered to be the most intimidating by customers, according to new research.
95% of SME exporters boosting trade despite economic volatility
The recent unpredictability of FX rates has created a challenge for businesses nationwide. Yet new research reveals that UK SMEs trading overseas are reaping the rewards – and looking to boost their exports even further as a result.
Quarter of all UK professionals have been discriminated against in job interview
A new study has found that nearly one in four professionals in the UK have experienced discrimination during an interview, and for the majority it was because of their age.
Government makes £25M funding available for Autonomous Vehicles R&D
The government has confirming the launch of the third Connected Autonomous Vehicles research and development competition, with £25 million of funding being made available to new projects.
FairFuelUK supporters ask Michael Gove to not penalise diesel car owners
In the last few weeks, over 12,000 of the public have emailed DEFRA calling on the Minister to not be pressurised by emotive unsubstantiated health data and rashly decide to tax UK’s drivers and businesses.
