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Why young SME owners are easy targets for fraud attacks

SME owners under the age of 25 are more likely to be targeted by invoice or CEO fraudsters, a new study reveals.

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British consumers spend £21.7 billion on impulse purchases each year

More than half of consumers admit to making impulse purchases they didn't plan on making, every time they go shopping, a new study reveals.

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Laissez faire: British workers less likely to fake illness than the French

British workers are much less likely to fake an illness to avoid work than their French or German counterparts, a new study finds.

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Apprentices more likely to suffer workplace injury than full time employees

Apprentices are more likely to have an injury at work than the average full time worker, a new study reveals.

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How effective is CCTV security for protecting businesses

Protecting businesses from crime is a daily struggle for many SME owners, but investing in CCTV cameras could save you the hassle.

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Recruiters urged to strengthen cash position as investment activity stalls

Only 21 per cent of small businesses plan to invest in recruitment over the next year, a new study reveals.

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Work hard but don’t play hard? British workers more reluctant to take holiday

More than a third of British workers wait more than seven months to go on holiday, according to new research.

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Cambridge one of the best cities to start a new business

Cambridge and Oxford are some of the best cities in the country to start a business, a new study reveals.

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Work hard but don’t play hard? British workers more reluctant to take holiday

More than a third of British workers wait more than seven months to go on holiday, according to new research.

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Cambridge one of the best cities to start a new business

Cambridge and Oxford are some of the best cities in the country to start a business, a new study reveals.

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Retirement savings a distant dream for many freelancers

The government needs to do more to make freelancers more aware of their retirement saving options, a new survey reveals.

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High street struggles to meet demand of tech-savvy shoppers

Retailers face growing pressure to cater for tech-savvy shoppers, or risk losing out on sales, a new study reveals.

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Businesses misleading consumers with Black Friday discounts

Half of products ‘on offer’ were actually cheaper in the months before or after Black Friday, research finds.

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Top ten places to stretch your salary: Where the cheque lasts longer

Nottingham beats London as the best city in the UK to stretch your salary at the end of the month, a new study reveals.

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