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The Small Business of the Year finalists at the British Small Business Awards have been announced, rewarding the company of 10-50 employees with the most innovative and sector-disrupting service/product combined with strong turnover growth over the past year.
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New returnship programmes will help people return to work after a career break, boost skills, and close the gender pay gap
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New research reveals that a lack of security is the most difficult aspect of freelancing and contracting.
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The psychological study from Avery UK reveals the extent to which labels and label design can increase sales and even ignite consumer loyalty.
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New research reveals that Generation X use technology just as much as other generations to inform them on their purchases.
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Dealing with the boss can be nerve wracking, so it’s unsurprising that one in four employees admit that there are certain questions they’re afraid to ask their employer.
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Overall business confidence fell 13 points to a one-year low of 17 per cent and economic optimism fell by 12 points to five per cent, the lowest level since June 2016.
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More than a third of UK SMEs still rely on pen and paper to manage crucial aspects of their business such as managing inventory and ordering stock.
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Overall business confidence fell 13 points to a one-year low of 17 per cent and economic optimism fell by 12 points to five per cent, the lowest level since June 2016.
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More than a third of UK SMEs still rely on pen and paper to manage crucial aspects of their business such as managing inventory and ordering stock.
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The majority of SME’s struggle to trust traditional lenders, and in fact prefer to invest their own personal funds and savings into the business.
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More than a third of Generation X workers are seeking university-level education or professional qualification in the next 24 months.
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There are many annoying office phrases that you will hear in a UK office. Studies show that cutting them out can help boost morale.
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Freelancers and contractors are most optimistic about striking a better work/life balance in the next 12 months.
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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?
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Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade