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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Air fares see inflation rise
Transport costs, and in particular, air fares have caused the UK’s rate of inflation to turn back to positive, having dropped into negative territory last month for the first time since 1960.
Dads struggle to find work-life balance
With Fathers day just around the corner, new research has found that most fathers in the Uk are unhappy with the balance between their working life and their life away from their jobs.
More businesses act on Late Payment Act
More businesses are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to tackling late payment rather than wait for Government intervention according to new research.
The effects of the BYOD policy on your data recovery system
Throughout the UK the ‘Bring Your Own Device’ policy has started to gain more traction in the workplace surrounded by much debate.
Industry urges Government and employers to address increasing mental health issues
Britain’s manufacturers are urging government, employers and GPs to tackle increasing levels of mental-health and stress-related sickness absence, amid evidence that it remains in the ‘too difficult to deal with’ box.
40 seconds is all it takes to boost concentration
A study conducted by the University of Melbourne has found that your concentration levels can be boosted with just a 40 second break.
Going to a Bank branch falls 6% as more customers embrace digital advances
The use of bank branches fell by 6 per cent last year as customers channelled more transactions over phone networks and the internet, according to a new report that predicts the use of smartphones and tablets will usurp branches this year.
Dell announces next Startup-in-Residence finalists
Dell today announced the finalists in the search for its next Startup-in-Residence – Digi.me, Imagine Cyber Security, The Link App and Blue Sense Networks.
Centre for Defence Enterprise runs £10M ‘Defence Growth Innovation Challenge’
The Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) is set to run a series of SBRI themed competitions in association with the Defence Growth Partnership’s (DGP) UK Defence Solutions Centre.
Scottish Edge Winners scoop £1M prize fund to kick start growth plans
Thirty six Scottish entrepreneurs are celebrating this weekend after landing over £1million in funding and prizes at the Scottish EDGE awards.
Profit for taxpayer is actually £4bn loss
The chancellor’s claim that the taxpayer stands to make a £14 billion profit from the government’s bank bailouts was challenged yesterday.
Twitter’s Dick Costolo steps down as chief executive
Dick Costolo is stepping down as chief executive of Twitter, the company has announced.
‘The psychology of self-motivation’ by Scott Geller
Psychology professor Scott Geller outlines 3 simple questions that enable you to change your perspective in order to change your life.
Former Asda boss launches fashion store as part of £20m Pep & Co UK roll out
Former Asda boss Andy Bond is launching a chain of fashion stores with around £20m being invested to launch the Pep & Co brand in 50 outlets across the UK.
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