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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Google to open first UK drop in ‘garage’ to fix 200,000 SMEs web problems
Google has launched its first “digital garage”, a multi-million pound project it said would help 200,000 UK SMEs harness the internet to grow their business.
One in ten Brits plan Apple Watch purchase
More than one in ten Brits say they would like to buy the Apple Watch as soon as it goes on sale in the UK, research from Intelligent Environments has revealed.
Peter Jones crowns Tycoon in Schools winners at Buckingham Palace
Investor and Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones has announced the winners of the nationwide youth enterprise competition Tycoon in Schools at a Buckingham Palace awards ceremony.
Sir Philip Green sells loss-making BHS for just £1
Sir Philip Green has sold department store chain BHS to an investment vehicle called Retail Acquisitions Ltd.
Sir Richard Branson sued for £200m by ex-business partner after idea theft
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group sued for £200m by ex-business partner amid claims entrepreneur ‘stole’ his idea for a luxury cruise brand
Mobile technology could be key to workplace happiness & productivity
New research shows that people who use apps at work are more likely to be happy in their jobs than those who don’t
Apprentices recognised at House of Commons
Apprentices from Heartplus and Jonny’s Sister Ltd met Skills and Equalities Minister Nick Boles as part of a unique celebration of apprenticeships at the House of Commons.
MOD creates free space for ex-military personnel to startup businesses
The Ministry of Defence has made part of its surplus estate available to small businesses and social enterprises, for free, as part of the Government’s Space for Growth programme.
London ‘Playboy’ battles Hefner’s empire for use of domain name
Michael Ross, a 50-year-old property developer, registered the website “playboy.london” in his kitchen, while joking with his wife and a friend over a few bottles of wine and six months later he’s taking Playboy Enterprises Inc. to court in the U.K. to stop the adult entertainment company founded by Hugh Hefner from seizing the domain.
The Beckham effect helps get 28,000 apprentices health & beauty jobs
UK salons have given National Apprenticeship Week a major boost with the news that the beauty industry is set to create more than 28,000 apprentice positions in the UK this year.
Duke of York opens UK’s first travel tech incubator to support start-up growth
The UK’s first-ever incubator for travel technology start-ups has been opened by HRH The Duke of York, KG at an official ceremony.
SMEs lag behind number of companies employing young people
Employers are recognising the importance of bringing in young talent, but SMEs are falling behind larger organisations, according to new CIPD research.
Apple could be poised to buy Tesla to speed up car ownership dream
As Apple enters the luxury market with its new Watch which has a top price tag of £10,000 that didn’t appear to be enough for a few investors at Apple’s annual meeting today.
Government to help SMEs grab £193B of online sales currently being missed
Research released shows that more than half of the public find it difficult to support local small firms because often these businesses aren’t online.
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