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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
HSBC reports 14% fall in profits
Banking giant HSBC has posted a 14% drop in profits for the first quarter, citing “challenging market conditions”.
Topshop launches competition to find UKs best wearable tech
British fashion retailer Topshop has announced the launch of ‘Top Pitch’, a start-up accelerator programme for wearable technologies, in collaboration with early-stage investor L Marks.
Freelancers’ predict downturn in UK economy but remain confident in their business
A national survey has revealed that over half of freelancers have a less confident outlook for the UK economy over the next 12 months when compared to the last year.
U.K. SMEs optimistic for future stability & growth
Conditions for the UK’s SMEs stabilised over the past quarter according to new data from the CBI
London businesses join forces to save the high street
In the wake of both BHS and Austin Reed collapsing into administration this week a growing army of tech startups, regional newspapers, on demand couriers, business directories, shopping apps, influential bloggers have joined forces on a shared mission to revive the high street.
90% of UK office workers experience technology-related stress in meetings
Technology-related meeting stress causes serious problems throughout the workplace, from lowered productivity to lost business and even missed promotions
50 parties vie to buy BHS
The administrators for BHS say they have been approached by 50 parties interested in buying all, or part, of the failed retailer.
Bitcoin startup Bitso raises over $1.85M after Donald Trump launches attack on Mexican Remittances
American presidential hopeful Donald Trump launched an attack on remittance payments from the US to Mexico.
On Track: young unemployed to get ahead with Barnardo’s & Santander
Long-term unemployed young people will be benefiting from Barnardo’s innovative ‘On Track’ tailored employment support programme with Santander.
U.K. SMEs are becoming risk adverse to seeking external finance
Over three quarters of UK SME owners admit that risk of debt prevents them from seeking external funds, according to new research, indicating that a ‘non-borrowing culture’ among small businesses could be thwarting the market’s return to a pre-financial crisis state.
Small Business campaign sets date for big day in 2016
Small Business Saturday, the nationwide campaign to support and promote the UK’s five million small businesses – will be celebrated this year on Saturday December 3rd.
SMEs lose £9bn in invoice fraud
UK small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) are losing more than £9bn from invoice fraud every year.
Enterprise scheme calls out for aspiring entrepreneurs and new start-Ups in London
Enterprise for London’s Start & Grow programme has been launched to support and progress aspiring entrepreneurs and new start-ups.
EU referendum: ‘Remain’ lead narrow amongst business vote, survey shows
A new survey of business decision makers conducted by YouGov has shown that EU referendum voting intentions amongst business leaders are much more evenly divided.
