In 2001 the average life of a British business was 10.7 years. By last year that number had dropped to 8.6 years. In just over two decades the lifespan of British businesses has dropped by 20%.
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
Self-employed workers ‘politically homeless’, as 6 in 10 do not have faith in any party
Nearly two in three self-employed people do not believe any of the main political parties represent their best interests.
Supply chains are the gateway to sustainability
The business world is awash with talk of environmental, social and governance (ESG) activity, and particularly companies’ impact on the natural environment.
A Critical Business Challenge for 2024
Having seen the estimates from the ONS that the UK’s GDP fell by 0.2% in the three months to November 2023, combined with the news that the IMF has downgraded the UK’s growth forecast from 2% to 1.6% for the coming year
What privately-owned companies can learn from PLCs on sustainability
PLCs have to answer to shareholders – and to the wider business community – on both stock performance and sustainability, and more and more often the two are inextricably intertwined.
How technology is unlocking finance for SMEs
Technology continues to redefine SMEs and their capabilities. As the great equaliser, it has made it much easier for small businesses to compete with bigger companies and global corporations.
Expelled, imprisoned, excluded: we’re creating a digital underclass
An EdTech entrepreneur has called for more effort to be made ensuring fewer people are excluded from education.
How to optimize manufacturing quality through advanced data analytics and automation
The manufacturing industry today is marked by its pronounced shift toward digitization.
Post Office Scandal compares to IR35 scandal
In recent years, both the Post Office scandal and the IR35 scandal have sent shockwaves through the UK business and employment sectors. These high-profile cases have exposed the flawed practices of two important institutions, leading to widespread distrust and outrage.
UK and EU climate change strategy will see new reporting procedures and rising consumer prices
As the UK and EU come together with a new renewables and climate change strategy, exporters and importers will face new reporting requirements and tax levies, say leading tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg.
Unlocking Potential: How jobcentres are driving small business growth
Today is Small Business Saturday. A day to celebrate the thousands of businesses and entrepreneurs across the country who are the backbone of our economy.
Digital Transformation waste bill expected to be $2 trillion by 2026
Digital transformation, often hailed as the panacea for business growth and innovation, is continuing to prove to be a highly damaging leaky bucket for businesses both in the UK and world-wide.
Self-employment is a viable career path, despite ONS recent report
Recently, the BBC presented a segment within their BBC Breakfast broadcast, discussing self-employment statistics. Pulling reference from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), the BBC shed light on the fall in those registered as self-employed.
Chancellor’s statement on tax collection has no substance
Whilst the determination of the Chancellor for HMRC to collect more taxes that people owe is admirable, the statement does not have any substance, say leading tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg.
Autumn Statement is a ‘bad news sandwich’ for small businesses and retailers
There were slices of good news for Britain’s retailers and SMEs in today’s Autumn Statement. However, there was also a filling of bad news on the overall economy and lack of business rates reform.
