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Category: News
The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
SMEs forecast to contribute £217bn to UK economy by 2020
Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) across the top 10 UK cities are forecast to contribute £217bn to the UK economy by 2020, according to a new study from specialist challenger bank Hampshire Trust Bank.
Entrepreneurs to join Connected Cities trade mission to India
Entrepreneurs and small businesses aiming to break into the multi-billion pound smart cities market in India will be taking part in a major UK-India initiative in November.
Convertr Media secures £3M funding injection to aid global expansion
Convertr Media, the customer acquisition management company, today announces that it has raised £3M ‘Series A’ funding from the UK venture capital investor, Albion Ventures.
Nearly half of British women have been patronised at work
New research reveals that 41 per cent of British women have experienced patronising behaviour in the workplace, with one in 10 feeling patronised in their current role.
Gearing up for cyber week
The majority of retailers who are participating in Black Friday sales this year are planning discounts of up to 50 per cent, according to new research.
Over a third of millennials aspire to work for themselves
A recent study has revealed that over a third of Generation Z aspire to work for themselves and own their own business – with half hoping to be their own boss by their late twenties.
25 new innovation launches from UK businesses at this year’s Innovate 2016
The strength of UK technology innovation will be showcased to a national and international audience at Innovate 2016 this week in Manchester – November 2nd and 3rd.
Hard Brexit thugs are an economic wrecking ball
Last night the man who has since the referendum stood between us and self-inflicted economic ruination, Mark Carney, the Governor of the Bank of England (BOE), resigned.
Cyber-attacks cost UK businesses £34bn last year
New research has revealed the masses amounts UK businesses lost last year as a result of incidents concerning cyber security.
New Government scheme to help guarantee finance for small businesses
A new government scheme where banks are to refer small businesses to alternative finance options after being turned down by a loan, launches today.
Meetzoo launches crowdfunding round
Meetzoo, the new app that aims to make business meetings more productive, has today launched its public fundraising campaign on Crowdcube, the UK’s leading equity crowdfunding platform.
Uber drivers not self-employed entitling them to minimum wage
As expected, a ruling made today is bound to affect Uber’s business model as drivers are declared as workers and not self-employed.
Young professionals want to start a business but are stopped by lack of business awareness
Almost a third of 18-24 year olds have started or are considering starting a business and they are three times as likely to write a business plan than any other age group, new research revealed today.
Financial fraud soaring yet seven in ten businesses leave themselves at risk
Seven in ten businesses leaders and managers have admitted they have not taken any action to protect their business and employees from financial fraud, new research has revealed.
