Julie Deane OBE, Founder and CEO of The Cambridge Satchel Company has launched a nationwide survey as she drafts a report to the Prime Minister about how the government can support all who are self employed.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Half of UK’s managing directors unaware of their own downtime issues
Despite more than three quarters of the UK’s SMEs admitting to relying on the internet to operate, half of those managing them are oblivious to the frequency and cost of downtime to their business.
Court fee rise will disadvantage SMEs chasing late payments from big business
Wealthy individuals and big business will have the upper hand in court proceedings if further increases in court fees get the go ahead under plans announced by the Ministry of Justice, the Bar Council has warned.
Liverpool’s International Festival of Business unveiled to Chinese investors
Today Lord O’Neill, Commercial Secretary to the Treasury, and Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson OBE, launched the International Festival for Business 2016 in Shanghai, as part of the UK government’s official visit to China.
1 in 4 Brits have quit after bosses hid company information from them
Britain’s workforce is experiencing an information blackout at work, causing one in four employees to head for the door
“In many respects, women are people too”
Offensive comments still commonplace in UK offices in 2015
Free Hobnobs are really what staff want to make them happy in the office
Forget about fancy paintings and pretty plants, new research finds small business workers prefer the simple things in life
Think tank report finds new Living Wage will not lead to London job losses
Think tank finds that Londons economy will not suffer job losses as mandatory minimum wage rises to £7.20. The London economy can currently support a wage of up to £8.00 without impacting employment.
SMEs are owed billions in late payments and the figure is climbing
The problem of late payments that is straining the finances of many of the UK’s smaller firms is getting worse, according to new figures.
Manufacturing output stalls for first time in 2 years
Manufacturing output growth stalled in September – for the first time in two and a half years, according to the latest CBI Monthly Industrial Trends Survey
UK economy to get £30bn boost as BT pledge to ramp up broadband speeds
Telecoms giant BT unveiled its Digital Future yesterday, including improving broadband speeds and coverage to all of the UK.
British Airways launches special offer for SMEs
British Airways is offering extra bonus points for members of its On Business loyalty programme for SMEs.
Coventry and Warwickshire Reinvestment Trust targets £1m lending figure
Start-ups and existing businesses that need a cash boost and business support are being urged to approach responsible finance provider CWRT, as it has set a target to lend £1 million by Christmas.
UK becomes less attractive to investors
Immigration rule changes introduced last year have seen a dramatic decline in the number of investors choosing the UK for an investment visa.
London’s biggest business rivals go head to head at Bloomberg Square Mile Relay
Bloomberg Founder and 108th Mayor of New York City teamed up with Rugby World Cup hero to get the City running
