More than a third of entrepreneurs have turned their personal passions into successful businesses according to new research
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Innovate UK awards over £200,000 to pioneering data innovation startups
Six entrepreneurs have won the opportunity to work with leading companies across the UK, developing prototypes that combat increasingly complex data challenges facing numerous industries.
Finalists announced for 44th Veuve Cliquot Business Woman Award
To mark International Women’s Day the finalists for the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award have been announced.
UK office staff are being held back by outdated technology
New research has revealed that a staggering 85 per cent of the UK’s office workers believe they would be able to perform their duties more efficiently if their workplace was equipped with better technology.
Research finds gaping investment shortfall is hurting UK tech startups
New report about start-ups targeting global media, entertainment and creative sector has highlighted that growth stage level investment is almost impossible to find
Boris Johnson slams British Chamber for Director General suspension over Brexit comments
Boris Johnson has criticised the suspension of John Longworth, the director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, for expressing personal support for Brexit saying that the decision showed the ‘agents of project fear’ would crush anyone stepping out from the ‘establishment’ line.
Almost a third of British companies not keeping up with technology needs despite digital transformation of business
New research reveal a third of British businesses are behind the times when it comes to meeting new technology needs in the modern workplace.
What is the ‘perfect working life’?
Researchers have discovered the secret to ultimate work place productivity – three days in the office and two days working from home.
New hub for 80 entrepreneurs as Entrepreneurial Spark opens its doors
Northern Ireland’s newest business accelerator for entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurial Spark powered by Ulster Bank Hatchery, has opened its doors today. Launched in partnership with KPMG, the new hub, or ‘Hatchery’, on Lombard Street in Belfast, can play host to 80 businesses and early stage entrepreneurs.
Poor customer experience costs UK brands £234 billion a year in lost sales
Poor customer experience is costing UK brands at least £234 billion a year, as customers abandon online purchases in frustration and take their business elsewhere, according to new research.
Serial entrepreneurs will be key to the success of UK economy
New research shows differences between one time entrepreneurs and serial entrepreneurs when it comes to fear of failure and day to day running of their businesses.
Government going further to cut red tape by £10 billion
Comprehensive measures that will help deliver Government commitment to cut a further £10 billion of red tape were unveiled today at the BCC annual conference by Business Secretary Sajid Javid.
Nearly a third of students believe it will take over a year to secure a job
International competition, the ongoing impact of the recession, and a lack of experience are perceived as the greatest obstacles for students to secure employment.
Businesses gear up to tackle slavery
Businesses gear up to tackle slavery in their supply chain as government deadline looms
Private investors sought to boost investment into green energy projects
The process of transferring the Green Investment Bank (GIB) into private ownership will begin tomorrow as the Government invites private sector investors to register their interest, Business Secretary Sajid Javid announced today.
