The Government’s Superconnected Cities programme has seen more than 14,000 small businesses benefit from broadband grants of up to £3,000 to date, figures published have revealed.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
PM pledges volunteering commitment to benefit business, staff & communities
The Prime Minister has announced a pledge to give 15 million people the opportunity to take three days’ paid leave to volunteer which will apply to every employee of any company with 250 or more people and everyone working in a public sector organisation.
LinkedIn makes billion dollar acquisition to give job hunters skills boost
LinkedIn has bought the subscription-based education service lynda.com, which helps people learn new skills through online videos produced by hired experts.
Myleene Klass says starting a British fashion business is pure & simple
Former Hear’Say singer turned fashion entrepreneur Myleene Klass is backing small firms trying to break into export markets.
Will your business survive Google’s re-ranking day on 21st April?
The 21st of April will herald a new phase for internet searches as Google flags up a change in its algorithms.
Naked Wines toasts £70m Majestic deal
Majestic’s acquisition will see the companies combine their multi-channel offerings with Naked founder Rowan Gormley appointed CEO
Small firms are hoarding cash to provide post election financial buffer
Small firms are hoarding cash amid continuing economic uncertainty, businesses are sitting on cash surpluses and are unlikely to invest in infrastructure until they feel more secure.
Postal costs are holding back SME growth
A third of businesses believe that the cost of postage and delivery logistics will stunt their growth over the next year, a survey has revealed.
The 50 top things you want in an office
A personal butler, a rooftop terrace and nap rooms are just some of the 50 things that make the coolest office.
Temando Raises $50 Million Series B Round
Temando, the leading fulfillment software platform for eCommerce, today announced it has raised a $50 million Series B investment from Neopost S.A. Temando will use the funds for product development and to continue its rapid growth in the United States and United Kingdom by leveraging Neopost’s global reach.
Prejudiced attitude towards hiring obese workers rife among British employers
Yet over a quarter aren’t clear on discrimination laws around obesity and disability
UK Growth Holds Steady
UK economic growth held steady in the three months to March and is expected to gather momentum over the next quarter. That’s according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator.
After $55M exit Mark Pearson launches Fuel. Ventures & 70x investor return aim
Fuel.Ventures, a newly formed technology venture capital fund manager led by one of Europe’s leading technology investors, Mark Pearson, is launching Fuel.Ventures EIS Fund 1, an open-ended venture capital fund investing in the e-commerce sector, with the first fund capped at £30m.
Gay & lesbian job hunters still face discrimination in getting an interview
A new study shows that discrimination of gay and lesbian job seekers is commonplace in the UK, with 5 per cent less likely to be even offered a job interview in UK
The six consumer trends driving growth in retail
Anita Balchandani, Head of Retail and Partner at OC&C Strategy Consultants, discusses how the fastest growing retailers in the UK are thriving in a low-growth economy
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