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CCF sustainability and waste management ‘Know How’ captured in new guide
Interior building products and insulation distributor CCF has launched an all new Sustainable Solutions Guide as part of its on-going…
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Statistical bulletin: Index of Services, May 2014
Part of Index of Services, May 2014 Release Released: 25 July 2014 – Download PDF Contents Key points Key Information Economic background…
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NI apprenticeships could narrow gap
Businesses in Northern Ireland predict a skills shortage, according to research by Confederation of British Industry (CBI). The survey found…
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Students dream of becoming Entrepreneurs
Almost a quarter of people starting university this year plan to work for themselves when they graduate, research by HSBC…
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Growth continues for SME manufacturers
Small and medium-sized (SME) manufacturers saw another strong quarter of orders and output growth in Q2 2014, a survey by…
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How retailers can benefit from recycling carpets
Latest information on how retailers can benefit from recycling carpets and carpet off-cuts will be a key focus in a…
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UK firms lack export ambition
Less than half of British firms (43%) have ambitions to expand into overseas markets, according to a survey from the…
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Retail sales increase but worked hours falls
British retail sales experienced solid growth in the year to July 2014, as nearly half of businesses saw their sales…
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Carpet take-back schemes increase capacity for recycling, says CRUK
A rise in the number of carpet take-back schemes is increasing local capacity for recycling and offering wider opportunities for…
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UK-Manchester: Flooring tender
Official EU reference: 235735-2014 Procurer reference: To be allocated at the point of contract award. Published on: 12/07/2014 Deadline date:06/08/2014…
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Chatham Infrastructure Maintenance Works – Wood Flooring Tender
Chatham Infrastructure Maintenance Works (Structural Contract) Reference number:HCAP15046 Deadline date:25/07/2014 This deadline is for…Expressions of interest and completed Pre-Qualification Questionnaires…
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Scottish GDP Above Pre-Recession Level
Scottish gross domestic product (GDP) grew 1% in the first quarter of 2014, according to figures released by Scotland’s Chief…
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Inflation rises sharply
The consumer prices index (CPI) rate of inflation rose sharply to 1.9% in June 2014, up from 1.5% in May…
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Regional Economic Indicators, July 2014
Part of Index of Production, May 2014 Release Released: 08 July 2014 – Download PDF Contents Key Points Introduction Regional output (GVA)…
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Jaymart gets even better!
Many flooring businesses boast that they are the “biggest and best” but Jaymart’s claim to have the UK’s widest range…
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SMES Owed Billions in Late Payments
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are owed £39.4 billion in late payments, research by Bacs Payment Schemes (Bacs) has found.…
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NI Lending figures released for first time
Figures on how much Northern Ireland banks are lending to businesses and households have been published for the first time.…
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9 in 10 work Overtime
More than 9 in 10 (94%) UK employees work over their contracted weekly hours, according to research from the Institute…
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UK Flooring Direct launches exclusive offers and services for Trade Customers
Already a major supplier to the domestic market, UK Flooring Direct has launched a new range of offers and services…
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A quarter want to be entrepreneur
More than a quarter of British employees dream of running a business, according to a survey from Lloyds Bank Insurance.…
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SME overseas sales predicted to grow
Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) overseas sales are predicted to total £15 billion over the next 12 months, according to…
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Research investment for Scottish SME’s
A new scheme designed to encourage small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) to invest in research and development (R&D) has been…
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Statistics: Index of Services, April 201
Part of Index of Services, April 2014 Release Released: 27 June 2014 – Download PDF Contents Key points Key information Economic background…
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Equity And Debt Finance Guide For SMEs
A free guide for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on debt and equity finance has been published by the British…
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Jaymart looking to recruit – Sales Managers
Jaymart Rubber & Plastics Ltd, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of specialist floorings, mats and mattings are a family…
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