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ACCA tells businesses large and small – ‘apprenticeships make clear business sense’

Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) will be vital to the take-up and success of apprenticeships, according to ACCA.

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Brexit ‘significantly’ increases need for government investment say business leaders

The majority of UK business leaders agree Brexit increases the importance of the government’s proposed Industrial Strategy, but start-ups and SMEs will benefit the least.

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ACCA tells businesses large and small – ‘apprenticeships make clear business sense’

Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) will be vital to the take-up and success of apprenticeships, according to ACCA.

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Brexit ‘significantly’ increases need for government investment say business leaders

The majority of UK business leaders agree Brexit increases the importance of the government’s proposed Industrial Strategy, but start-ups and SMEs will benefit the least.

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Young Women’s Trust urges employers to recruit more women

Young Women’s Trust urges employers to recruit more women, as male apprentices look set to outnumber women for first time in nearly a decade.

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Budget 2017: Tax breaks for SMEs key to PM’s productivity drive

Four key Budget changes to encourage investment in SMEs and PM's productivity drive.

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LendInvest publishes a blueprint for government treatment of property SMEs

The UK risks losing another generation of property SMEs as four in five SME housebuilders have disappeared since last housebuilding boom.

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How a grant was influential in marketing a new skincare product

Here Terence Chung discusses how he achieved a grant from the Shell LiveWIRE programme for his cosmetics start-up FRUU.

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Falling consumer spending and high inflation slowing UK economy

Government must reduce reliance on consumer spending and rebalance the rising inflation for sustainable growth.

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CMI calls for greater diversity and gender parity in apprenticeships

Employers are being encouraged to start offering degree-level apprenticeships to improve gender diversity.

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Three quarters of tech firms are planning for growth in 2017

UK tech firms report an increased sense of optimism in growth going into 2017 when compared to other small business leaders.

Business Loans

How alternative finance can support an SME’s cash flow

Fleximize’s Peter Tuvey examines how a new wave of alternative lenders are helping small businesses tackle their biggest challenge – cash flow.

Business management

Brexit and SMEs: Assessing opinion over the last six months

Here, Amelia Bishop details how Brexit will affect your business in the future, in both positive and negative ways.

Business Ideas & Planning

How to write a brilliant business case

Here, Richard Walker discusses the key things to consider when putting your business plan together.

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What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

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How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?

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Why your business should switch to a broadband-based phone network

Analogue phone systems are increasingly being replaced by smarter broadband based networks – here’s why you should consider switching

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Streamlining document management for your small business

David Malan, sales director of DocuWare for the UK and Ireland, explains how the platform can streamline your document management