Business News
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Productivity Growth ‘Strongest Since 2008’
UK productivity showed the strongest successive quarters of growth in the second half of last year, according to data from…
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More Workers Aim To Become Self-Employed
The number of workers in the UK who plan to become their own boss has almost doubled in the past…
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Adhesives News
GEKKO – Improving Flooring Adhesive Systems and Productivity – Safely
Gekko Industries offer innovative flooring adhesive systems which enable the industry to improve productivity, safely. These adhesive solutions meet and…
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SMEs Spend 15 Days A Year On Tax Compliance
The average small business in the UK spends £5,000 and 15 working days a year on tax compliance, a report…
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Wood Flooring News
3 Ways to ensure your wood flooring lasts longer
Here are three ways to keep your wood flooring looking brand new for longer. A well-made and properly installed wood…
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Management Contract Tender
Manchester City Council Open opportunity – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department…
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Most Small Businesses Are Not Ready For MTD
The overwhelming majority of business owners remain in the dark over making tax digital (MTD), according to government research. Ipsos…
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Autumn Budget 2017: Business
Business Rates Increases to business rates will switch from the RPI measure of inflation to CPI from April 2018. This…
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Investors Reveal Business Deal Breakers
Small businesses are missing out on private investment due to misaligned expectations with potential investors, according to an independent study.…
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Small Businesses Press On In Face Of Brexit
Almost three quarters of small businesses are pressing ahead with future plans for growth regardless of the UK’s decision to…
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Most SME Owners Believe Business Is Booming
More new businesses were launched between 2007 and 2017 than those formed in the 1990s, according to research. Figures from…
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Businesses In £2.9bn R&D Support Boost
Businesses investing in research and development (R&D) received £2.9 billion in government support in 2015/16. Official figures released by the…
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Businesses In Favour Of Brexit Transition Period
Almost half (46%) of companies believe a transition period of 3 years for Brexit would be best for their business.…
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Firms Call To End Business Rates Funding Delay
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on the government to speed up the funding process for small firms…
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Businesses Back Prompt Payment Code
Businesses have backed the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) to support SMEs who are dealing with overdue payments. 32 big suppliers…
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Firms Call To End Business Rates Funding Delay
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on the government to speed up the funding process for small firms…
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Prioritise Economy In Brexit Talks, Say Business Bodies
Leading business groups have called on the government to put “the economy first” as the UK begins Brexit negotiations with…
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General Election: Business Reaction
Industry groups have reacted to the prospect of a hung parliament following the shock result of the general election, which…
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Businesses Prepare For Data Protection Regulation
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging businesses to prepare for the General Data Protection Regulation, which comes into…
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Generation X Owners Cite Business Fears
More than a third (36%) of Generation X business owners (those between 31 and 50 years old) believe cashflow problems…
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500 Women Entrepreneurs gather at Essex Business Women’s Experience in Southend-on-sea
Business Women in Essex creating more success than ever by working together Businesses set up by women contributed £3.5bn to…
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Brexit: Businesses Support Current Employment Laws
Employers are in support of the current employment law regime as negotiations to leave the EU take place. The CIPD…
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Businesses Urged To Simplify Worker Benefits
More than 8 in 10 (82%) employees believe businesses are over-complicating workplace benefits, making them difficult to understand or use.…
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Skilled Staff Shortages May Impact Business Growth
More than half (59%) of small businesses fear skilled staff shortages in post-Brexit Britain, according to research from the Federation…
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Businesses React To Snap General Election
Industry groups have expressed concern on the wider issues that could impact businesses in wake of the general election announcement.…
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