Welsh tech start-up brings total funding to £275,000 for solution which helps companies measure the wellbeing of their staff teams
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
University of Derby introduce two Massive Open Online Courses
Two Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have been introduced at the University of Derby to benefit people wanting to enhance their digital reputation.
Chancellor will start selling RBS shares owned by government within months
In his annual Mansion House Speech chancellor George Osborne announced that the government will begin to sell off its stake in the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).
SMEs share success secrets ahead of first Venturefest WM
As the West Midlands prepares to host its first Venturefest (30th June, NEC Birmingham) – a new event for local start-up companies and entrepreneurs – some of the region’s recent SME success stories have revealed what it takes to flourish.
Is there wisdom in the crowds? Saïd Business School announces new research to study the economics of equity crowdfunding
The equity crowdfunding market is worth over £50 million a year in the UK, doubling in size last year as an increasing number of individuals look for an alternative place to invest their capital.
Small businesses ‘at risk from cyber-crime’
New research has revealed that 45 per cent of small and micro businesses in the South east have experienced cybercrime.
SMEs relying on friends and family for survival
Research has revealed that SMEs are increasingly relying on friends and families for survival with many business owners dipping into personal savings, borrowing from friends and family or using bank overdrafts to keep going.
Sir Richard Branson gives full pay for parental leave to Virgin staff
Richard Branson is fast becoming the UK’s ideal boss after not only allowing unlimited holiday but also paying 100 per cent of parental leave to employees.
Young trainers could be the solution to UK skills crisis
Recent reports show increasing numbers of young people are leaving education without the skills that are needed to succeed in modern Britain, and keep the country’s major infrastructure up and running.
Snoop Dogg to sue Pebst beer for unpaid endorsements
American rapper Snoop Dogg is suing beer-maker Pabst Brewing, as he believes the company still owes him money following the sale of the company last year.
Trusted aide to Duncan Bannatyne charged with £8M fraud
The finance director for companies owned by Duncan Bannatyne has been charged with £8m fraud and money laundering
Apple disrupts payments with ability to pay for goods with a flick of the wrist
Apple Pay will allow Brits to make payments by waving their iPhone or Apple Watch at contactless payment terminals from next month.
Oxford business completes third acquisition with backing from Santander
Oxford-based Ridgefield Consulting Ltd, a family-owned chartered accountancy business, has acquired local firm Hunter Marshall & Co following a funding package from Santander Corporate & Commercial.
Boots set to cut 700 back office jobs
High street chemist Boots are set to cut 700 jobs as part of a global restructuring.
CBI sees solid and sustainable economic growth ahead
The British economy is on a firm footing, having grown faster than previously thought in 2014 and with solid, steady and sustainable growth predicted into 2016.
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