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.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
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.
Health advice startup Nudjed secures £100,000 funding for App development
Welsh tech start-up brings total funding to £275,000 for solution which helps companies measure the wellbeing of their staff teams
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.
