Small Business Saturday – the nationwide campaign that promotes the UK’s five million small businesses – has announced that its fifth anniversary campaign will culminate this year on Saturday December 2nd.
Category: News
The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Two thirds of UK consumers worry brands put their private data at risk
Brands only have one year left to address data privacy concerns and avoid mass consumer ‘opt-out’ when GDPR becomes reality in 2018.
Project managers need to skill-up to thrive in the “transformation economy”
The professional project manager might become a thing of the past – unless he or she evolves to embrace the new transformation economy, a new survey has found.
British firms tying up £500bn that could be used for growth
British businesses have at least £498bn tied up in surplus working capital, which could be used to boost cashflow and growth, according to new figures.
UK job market sees positive growth over first quarter of the year
2017 has already been marked by a lot of change in the UK, especially now Brexit negotiations are firmly underway.
Wearable health technology booming industry
30 per cent of Brits claim fitness technology is key fitness driver finds survey.
Rural economy benefiting from £3million support
Businesses and organisations are being encouraged to bid into a £3million fund to boost the rural economy in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
Brisk start to 2017 sees UK dividends pumped up by weaker pound
2017 saw a brisk start for UK dividends, according to the latest UK Dividend Monitor.
“Cybercrime is not a game”, warns security firm
Newbury-based cyber-security firm, EnterpriseRed, is calling for tough action to be taken against those found guilty of computer-based crimes.
Demand for mobile payments must be matched by a comprehensive approach to security
Payment providers are urged to ensure that steps are being taken to combat a broadening attack surface.
43% of employers do not provide regular updates on their employee benefits
Research shows that many employers aren’t reviewing or effectively communicating their employee benefits packages.
Cyber security is a ‘people problem’ research suggests
Over 80 per cent of security professionals identify ‘people’ as the industry’s biggest challenge compared to technology and processes, according to the results of a new survey.
UK micro-businesses remain bullish despite fears over the economy
Freelancers and micro-business owners are proving resilient despite their fears over the UK economy, according to new research.
Are these the UK’s most unhealthy cities to work in?
Workers across the nation confess that their job has caused them to pile on the pounds.
Over half of investors are looking to support British businesses this tax year
Following the announcement of a general election for the 8th June, new research from one of the leading peer to peer lending platforms Crowdstacker, reveals that 54 per cent of investors want to throw their weight behind supporting British business this tax year.
