A new poll shows that almost a third of personal investors plan to change their investment behaviour or are already doing so as the general election approaches.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Clippings raises £2.8 million to revolutionise the interior design industry
The UK’s leading online destination for sourcing furniture and lighting from premium design brands, has raised £2.8 million in a Series A round of venture capital funding, enabling the company to accelerate its vision for using technology to revolutionise the interior design industry.
£266 billion of SME turnover locked up in late payments from suppliers
The growth prospects of SMEs are being potentially stalled due to late payments, according to new research of over 1,000 SMEs.
Barclays UK CEO launches new £10m national digital safety drive
Barclays is spearheading a new £10m nationwide drive to increase the public’s awareness of financial fraud risks, and help them to stay safe in the digital age with information, tools and tips.
Small businesses in the North struggle to plug skills gaps
New research reveals that businesses in the North of England, spend over three times as much – £43,000- on consultants to fill skills gaps in their workforce every year, compared to businesses based in London – £12,600.
Almost half the UK yet to see the new pound coin
Despite the fact that the new pound coin was introduced into circulation a month ago on 28th March 2017, it’s taking a long time to penetrate into society with a large proportion of the UK population still yet received one.
Three year high boosts UKs small manufacturers
UK’s SME manufacturers reported strong growth in domestic and export orders in the three months to April, but rising costs and prices continue to bite, according to the latest quarterly SME Trends Survey.
Majority of UK SMEs admit to having no succession plan
Over 61 per cent of UK SMEs admit to having no clear plan in place to ensure their business does not suffer when a key employee leaves.
Desolenator wins Pitch@Palace 7.0
Pitch@Palace, the initiative established by The Duke of York to support entrepreneurs by putting them in front of an audience of prestigious influencers such as CEOs, investors, mentors and potential business partners has announced Desolenator as the winner of Pitch@Palace 7.0
CBI Launches business manifesto to boost Britain’s prosperity
With the UK at a crossroads, facing Brexit negotiations and the adoption of new technologies that will define prosperity for generations, the CBI is calling on the next Government to prioritise stability and a long-term vision for the economy.
Data skills in demand from UK employees
Research reveals that despite four in five professionals believing data skills will be important for their career progression in the future.
Average Brit spends 57 minutes on tech in bed before sleeping
The average British adult spends an average of 57 minutes on their gadgets in bed before going to sleep, according to new research.
29 businesses raised over £23 million with highest number of raises over £1 million
Platform eyes European expansion to offer EU businesses access to Europe’s largest crowdfunding community.
British businesses back government to negotiate good Brexit deal
Following the surprise election announcement, a revealing new poll suggests that the government has the backing of SMEs on Brexit as more said they were confident the government would negotiate a good deal with the EU for UK businesses than not.
Two thirds of jobseekers find that nerves get the better of them in interviews
New research has revealed that 65 per cent of jobseekers say nerves prevent them ‘showing off their true ability’ in interviews, while nearly half say they feel anxious during an interview.
