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UK spend on Small Business Saturday up to £717 million

Saturday saw the UK’s small businesses community benefit from a surge of spending in support of Small Business Saturday.

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Impact of Brexit on skills crisis not significant for SMEs

There is little worry that Brexit will have a radical effect on global talent markets, but there is a fear that Britain will be the main loser, a new report reveals.

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Donating to charity more likely to help boost bottom line

Companies who prioritise helping their local community are more likely to retain staff and have a strong brand image, a new study reveals.

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The small business financial failures of the 2016 festive season

Bad planning brings a killer New Year hangover for small businesses who don't take advantage of the Christmas spend, a study reveals.

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UK employers hold back on Christmas bonuses for staff this year

The majority of companies are celebrating Christmas by hosting parties or departmental Christmas lunches, rather than offering gifts.

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Small businesses feel ignored by political decision making

Red tape and a lack of access to funding from investors and banks are the main barriers to growth ambitions for UK SMEs.

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Half a million SME owners to work over Christmas holiday

With the rising costs of hiring staff, small business owners are sacrificing more of their own holiday time to keep their business running.

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Rise of the robots – Will machines take over your profession?

15 million of the current jobs in Britain could be taken over by automated robots over time, with finance as a likely target.

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Half a million SME owners to work over Christmas holiday

With the rising costs of hiring staff, small business owners are sacrificing more of their own holiday time to keep their business running.

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Rise of the robots – Will machines take over your profession?

15 million of the current jobs in Britain could be taken over by automated robots over time, with finance as a likely target.

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Have managers lost the ability to listen to bad news?

A new study by Cambridge Judge Business School suggests managers don't listen to bad news which leads to poor decisions.

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Businesses fear post-Brexit era – planning for a new future

Two thirds of businesses say Brexit vote has negatively impacted their growth potential and will be financially damaging to their organisation.

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Britain is on track for a million agency workers by 2020

The number of UK agency workers is set to reach one million by 2020, despite persistent unfair pay, a new study reveals.

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New luxury brands in London prove capital’s International appeal

A new wave of international brands to the high streets of London proves that the capital is still a magnet for luxury brands, a new study reveals.

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