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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Half of customers would happily pay more for better customer service
The walls are closing in on businesses that continue to offer poor levels of customer service.
Will productivity soar if employers screen the Rio Olympics? 64% of employees think it will
Screening sporting events in the workplace may increase workplace productivity, according to new research
Manufacturing order books fall to four year low after Brexit
Manufacturing output and domestic orders saw firm growth over the past quarter, but both are expected to slow over the next three months, according to the latest quarterly CBI Industrial Trends Survey.
Amazon & UK Government agree world-leading drone partnership
Amazon has today announced a partnership with the UK Government to explore the steps needed to make the delivery of parcels by small drones a reality, allowing Amazon to trial new methods of testing its delivery systems.
Mixed messages for employers on the banning of Islamic Headscarves
Within just the last 6 weeks two seemingly contradictory opinions have been given by the Advocate General to the European Court of Justice about the banning of Islamic headscarves at work and whether this constitutes religious discrimination.
Deborah Meaden mentors developer of student accommodation after competition win
A property developer has received one-to-one mentoring sessions from Dragons’ Den star Deborah Meaden
Sir Philip Green ‘could be stripped of knighthood’ amid criticism surrounding BHS collapse
Retail magnate Sir Philip Green could be stripped of his knighthood amid criticism of a sell-off deal ahead of the collapse of BHS, it has emerged.
Virgin Trains launches toolkit to help businesses employ ex-offenders
Virgin Trains has launched a toolkit for businesses which offers practical advice on hiring ex-offenders.
New aerospace technologies to get £365M of funding
The government and industry has joined together to commit to providing almost £365 million of funding for new aerospace technologies, further enhancing the UK’s reputation as a world leading aircraft design and manufacturing hub.
Lloyds links fintech startups with mentors to add board expertise
Lloyds Banking Group has announced the launch of a new mentoring scheme that will see FinTech start-ups able to access the broad expertise of its colleagues from across the Group.
English schools lack business management expertise on their governing body
School governors say business management expertise is one of the most-needed skills on a school’s governing body, yet over 2,600 boards across England are thought to be missing this vital skill, according to new research
UK is lagging behind ‘Digital Tiger Economies’
A failure to keep up with digital advancements and invest in digital skills could hamper the UK’s ability to compete economically on the world stage, according to new research from Barclays.
SMEs catch the sunshine after work instead of taking holidays
As Brits across the country quickly try to adapt to temperatures at record highs new research has shown the extent to which decision makers sacrifice time off to prioritise the success of their business.
UK insurer launches Pokemon Go insurance policies
UK gadget insurance firm Row launches the world’s first Pokédex insurance, in response to the growing popularity of the new Pokémon Go game.
