The boss of the bank set up to increase funding for small companies was paid nearly £450,000 last year.
Category: News
The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Tell me why employees still don’t like Mondays
UK employees still don’t like Mondays, according to new research.
GDPR could be more disruptive to business than the “TripAdvisor effect”
Artificial Intelligence-driven data-handling could increase risk to businesses
Quarter of small business workers aren’t aware of any of the employee benefits available
A quarter of small business employees aren’t aware of any of the employee benefits available to them, according to new research.
First lady of football & Apprentice star Baroness Brady is made chair of Sir Philip Green’s retail empire
Baroness Brady has been made chairman of Sir Philip Green’s High Street empire.
Shift to mobile payments could reduce friction in the customer journey
Retailers must implement comprehensive mobile technology to provide the very best experience, says customer journey management expert.
The top industries to find a job in right now
Despite growing uncertainty in the run up to the general election last month, data published today suggests that businesses remained confident in Q2 2017, with job vacancies and advertised salaries increasing across the nation.
Free coffee & flexible working for UK office workers on first day of school holidays
Office workers across the UK are invited to enjoy a free coffee and work from a smarter working space that suits them on Monday 24th July.
One in three employers dealing with issues after work friendships turn bad
Nine out of 10 employers believe strong work relationships make it easier to retain staff, with employers overwhelmingly agreeing that it’s healthy for employees to have a ‘work spouse’, according to new research.
SMEs failing to tap the potential of 4.7 million employees
A third of the UK’s small business workforce aren’t getting the input they need to further their career, according to research.
UK startup Curve seals $10m Series A from top banks and VCs
Curve – which combines all your cards into one Mastercard®, connected to a mobile app – has closed a Series A funding round of $10m, bringing total funding to $13m.
Retailers must develop emotional intelligence to win over new generation of online shoppers
Retailers must develop emotional intelligence and alter their customer journey accordingly to nudge shoppers to a better online experience.
Fostering a friendly office atmosphere unlocks employee potential
Creating a collaborative and friendly atmosphere in the workplace could be key to tapping into increased levels of creativity and productivity, new survey results suggest.
Late payments costing smaller UK businesses more than £2bn a year
The UK’s smaller businesses are facing a total bill of £2.16 billion to chase overdue payments, according to Bacs Payment Schemes Limited.
Businesses knowingly leave themselves vulnerable to data breaches from former employees
More than half of ex-employees still have access to all corporate applications, admit UK businesses.
