Three quarters of small businesses ‘surviving, not thriving’
#SBS State of the Nation Roundtable report reveals that 72% of small businesses feel they are surviving, rather than thriving
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#SBS State of the Nation Roundtable report reveals that 72% of small businesses feel they are surviving, rather than thriving
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British businesses including Iceland and Burger King have complained to Ofgem about energy firms profiteering from non-domestic customers
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Office of the Small Business Commissoner claws back just £800,000 in late payments since new commissioner took over, saying sums involved are getting smaller
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Apply for the Xero Beautiful Business Fund to win a share of £360,000 in funding.
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Gen Z Brits find running a side hustle more attractive than working part-time jobs in the retail or hospitality industries.
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Business rates relief for SMEs is 'likely' to continue into 2024/25. John Webber explains why this isn't so good in the long run.
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In the capital, 64 per cent of SMEs are turning to technology investments to increase productivity
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Energy Consultants Association calls class action lawsuit by 5,000 small businesses ‘a PR attempt’ and that compensation claimed bears no relation to reality
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In the capital, 64 per cent of SMEs are turning to technology investments to increase productivity
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Energy Consultants Association calls class action lawsuit by 5,000 small businesses ‘a PR attempt’ and that compensation claimed bears no relation to reality
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Energy giants paying brokers secret commissions pumped up energy bills for thousands of unwitting small businesses, claims campaigning law firm
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Plans to transition to a UKCA designation system for business products, separate from the EU's CE marking, have been put on hold
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Business groups are calling to reinstate tax-free shopping for international visitors but the Treasury is reluctant to do so.
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Small businesses especially are finding trading with the EU increasingly difficult when it comes to selling goods and services, firms complain to Institute of Directors
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