Despite hopes for fairness when it comes to deciding IR35 status on public sector contracts, just 4 per cent of UK contractors believe their public sector clients are prepared for changes on 6th April.
Category: News
The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Barclays launches £100m fund to support UK’s media SMEs
Barclays has launched a £100m fund to provide UK TV production companies improved access to finance and enhance their ability to compete internationally.
Manufacturers call for a Brexit deal that reduces risk of economic shocks
Groups representing two hundred thousand manufacturers across Europe and the UK have called on EU and UK negotiators to agree a Brexit deal that supports trade and reduces the risk of economic shocks.
Brexit not good news for media SMEs, says research
New research has found that a quarter of SMEs in the media, marketing, advertising and PR sector will rely on the EU market for potential growth in the next 12 months. However, more than half do not see any opportunities for their businesses as a result of the UK voting to leave the EU.
We can’t improve productivity if we don’t sweat the small stuff – like potholes!
If there was any anecdotal evidence needed to prove the state of Britain’s roads, just visit the Pimlico Plumbers garage. At least twice a week we have to take one of our fleet of vans off the road to repair damage caused by potholes.
Entrepreneurs invited to join Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneurs Programme
The award-winning Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland Social Entrepreneurs Programme, in partnership with School for Social Entrepreneurs and jointly funded by the Big Lottery Fund, is open for applications.
London prepares for Brexit as staff look to move roles
As Theresa May looks set to trigger Article 50, City firms are bracing for Brexit, unaware that 82 per cent of their staff are tempted to move roles due to salary or benefits packages on offer elsewhere.
Are you at risk of office burnout?
Britain’s small and medium sized firms make up 99.9 per cent of the UK’s private sector businesses, employ nearly three fifths of its workforce and account for 48 per cent of the turnover.
More than 1 in 4 have been inspired by TV shows to start a business
TV shows such as Dragons Den and their panel of business giants are inspiring a new generation of job seekers, according to new research.
WeWork invests £16m globally in startups and small businesses
Global space, services and community company WeWork is opening up its Creator Awards to UK-based entrepreneurs and start-ups.
Technical and professional sector sees biggest boost of SME entrants
Growth in the number of SMEs in the technical and professional sector has outstripped every other industry since 2010, according to the a latest study.
New £1 coin becomes legal tender
The new £1 coin becomes legal tender from Tuesday 28 March. The new 12-sided coin is being rolled out across the country, in a major boost to tackle the rise of counterfeits.
UK companies win european golden ticket
A selection of British companies are poised to reap the benefits of a European-wide initiative on robotic technology after securing one of 25 ‘golden tickets’.
Retail sales have expanded at steady pace over past 12 months
Retail sales volumes grew at a steady pace in the year to March, and slightly faster than expected, according to the CBI’s latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey.
7 things the new tax year will bring for SMEs
Now that Spring is upon us, for many a new tax year is beginning. A number of changes have been announced by Government and these will take effect on 6th April 2017. These will have an impact on small businesses, therefore it is important they are aware of the changes and their impact.
