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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Majority of British businesses confirm Brexit has impacted IT decision-making
Research has revealed that 90 per cent of British enterprises remain ambitious for growth in the next 10 months despite operating in a market dealing with the impact of Brexit, dynamic technology change and global political uncertainty.
Unpaid SME staff overtime worth £1.6bn weekly
New research finds UK SME staff working one additional unpaid day every week, leading to stress and the urge to change career.
UK Government Partners with Bloomberg Media for International Business Campaign
The UK’s Department for International Trade has partnered with Bloomberg Media to create an international media campaign targeting the business community.
SMEs unprepared to recover from an ‘inevitable’ cyber-attack
While the threat of cybercrime is at the forefront of SME owners’ minds, ‘cyber recovery’ is not, according to a new study.
You may never know about the cybersecurity incidents caused by your employees
Employees hide IT security incidents in 40 per cent of businesses around the world according to a new report.
Under 35s prefer office life to remote working
A recent survey found that the younger generation prefer working from the office to remote working, unlike baby boomers, who would rather work from home.
SMEs shrug off Brexit uncertainty, reveals survey
Confidence amongst UK SMEs is on the rise, according to new data.
Margaret Thatcher is found to be SMEs ‘favourite’ Prime Minister
Small and medium-sized business owners view Margaret Thatcher as the best Prime Minister for SMEs over the past 30 years, according to new research.
Late payment epidemic set to cripple exports as over a third of SMEs left without contracted payment terms
Small and medium-sized UK businesses are being severely impacted by chronic reductions in working capital, according to new research of over 1,000 SMEs.
Half of UK SMEs face major talent management challenge in next 12 months
A new Index reveals that talent management will be a major challenge for half of UK SMEs over the next 12 months.
East of England SMEs remain biggest savers despite Brexit vote
For the second year in a row small and medium sized enterprises based in the East of England are saving the most money in their business savings accounts with the average balance standing at £707,000, according to new research.
Are we losing the lost art of making a first impression?
Research has found that making a good first impression is a rare skill.
Improved employment rights would boost number of gig workers
While most workers favour full time employment, significant proportions would consider gig work and other flexible options such as zero hours contracts, according to a survey of more than 2,000 UK adults.
Consumers want transaction security not just speed
Only 2 per cent of consumers believe speed is more important than security when completing an online transaction.
