For the majority of consumers in the UK, bills aren’t getting any clearer or easier to understand, which is confusing customers and wasting an important customer touch point, according to new research.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Top UK cities to find a job in 2017 revealed
New data has found that Liverpool, Edinburgh and London are the top locations to find a new job this year, showing great promise for local job hunters looking for work in these areas.
UK adults keeping secret about redundancy, research finds
A new survey of over 1,400 adults in the UK has revealed that people are still highly secretive on the topic of redundancy.
British businesses demand greater support from Government in 2017
Against a Brexit-backdrop, economic uncertainty, building customer loyalty and increased competition are the top concerns for business owners as they head into 2017, according to research.
Record number of new recruitment businesses entered market in 2016
2016 saw the highest number of new recruitment agencies on record opening their doors for the first time, according to a leading PR & Marketing Communications firm for the recruitment industry.
Salaries rise across the UK in December
Despite December being a quieter month for recruitment, average salaries across the UK increased by 1.1 per cent last month, when comparing data with November 2016, according to the latest statistics.
Four in ten businesses unclear how to protect themselves from DDoS
Research has found that businesses are not ready to protect themselves against Distributed Denial of Service – DDoS, with four in ten businesses unclear about the most effective protection strategy to combat this type of attack. A lack of knowledge and protection is putting businesses at risk of grinding to a halt.
Six in ten SME invoices unpaid within debtor period
According to a new report, well over half of invoices issued by UK SMEs remain unpaid within the debtor day period. Of these, almost three-quarters of firms say they rely on getting paid during their debtor day period to avoid facing a shortage of working capital.
Help to inspire the UK’s next generation of manufacturers and engineers
EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, is urging parents, teachers and employers to make 2017 the year they help to inspire the UK’s next generation of manufacturers and engineers.
Brexit, gender pay, gig working & industrial disputes will be key workplace issues in 2017
Sir Brendan Barber predicts Brexit, gender pay, gig working, industrial disputes & the Trade Union Act will be key workplace issues in 2017
SME owners pushed to breaking point over stress
UK’s small business owners are struggling for motivation in the face of financial stress, lost time with their families and their own emotional and physical health.
Sole traders spending 9.5 hours on tax returns
With the self assessment online deadline closing at the end of the month UK’s sole traders are set to spend 9.5 hours doing their tax returns according to new research
Metro Bank announces £1bn small business support fund for 2017
Metro Bank has kicked of 2017 by announcing that it will commit £1bn of funds to small businesses throughout the year.
Alan Sugar named the UKs ‘Most searched for’ Director
Business mogul, Lord Sugar has been revealed as the UK’s ‘most searched for’ company director of 2016 in new research released.
The 10 best places in the world to move for career satisfaction
If you’re planning on a drastic shake up of your life in 2017 by moving abroad, it might be time to consider Switzerland – and not just for the choice of cheese and chocolates.
