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Year-long research shows that despite a seven per cent decline in frustration-levels over the last 12 months, many areas of omni-channel operation still fail to meet consumer shopping expectations.
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HMRC collected an additional £474 million in corporate tax as a result of investigations into SMEs during the 2016/17 tax year.
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New research reveals freelancers enjoy ‘enough holiday’ despite at least 68 per cent taking less time off than employees.
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Global survey finds that respondents rate supply chain as their least resilient element and reputation management the top priority.
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Young entrepreneurs with less confidence in Europe most likely to have traded with Hong Kong or China in the last year.
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The shortlisted businesses in the Sole Trader of the Year category have been announced for the British Small Business Awards.
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New research reveals that UK SMEs are spending on average 120 hours a year on admin tasks, time that could be spent better elsewhere.
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Friction-free shopping is a competitive advantage in retail stores, as congestion and not being able to find what you want leave customers shopping elsewhere.
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New research reveals that UK SMEs are spending on average 120 hours a year on admin tasks, time that could be spent better elsewhere.
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Friction-free shopping is a competitive advantage in retail stores, as congestion and not being able to find what you want leave customers shopping elsewhere.
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A third of line managers would struggle to identify mental health issues within their team, according to new research from Bupa.
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Almost two-thirds of consumers say they are sent too many irrelevant communications from brands, according to new research.
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B2B sales teams spending too long researching prospects while B2B marketers struggling to understand target audience, according to new study by Dun & Bradstreet.
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Morale at work is the key to doing a good job, but 49 per cent of people don't think their employer offers them enough learning and development opportunities.
Partner content
In case you were in any doubt, here are five key benefits of switching your business bank account – and how to make the switch.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Partner content
Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.
Employing & managing staff
In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?