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Donating to charity more likely to help boost bottom line

Companies who prioritise helping their local community are more likely to retain staff and have a strong brand image, a new study reveals.

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Small businesses feel ignored by political decision making

Red tape and a lack of access to funding from investors and banks are the main barriers to growth ambitions for UK SMEs.

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Donating to charity more likely to help boost bottom line

Companies who prioritise helping their local community are more likely to retain staff and have a strong brand image, a new study reveals.

News

Small businesses feel ignored by political decision making

Red tape and a lack of access to funding from investors and banks are the main barriers to growth ambitions for UK SMEs.

Business management

The sustainable solutions you should consider for your small business

Here, we look at some of the compelling reasons for small and medium-size enterprises to become more environmentally aware.

Starting a Business

Starting a company makes people happier and more determined

Starting a small business makes people happier and more determined, reports research ahead of UK’s annual Small Business Saturday.

Advice

Autumn Statement 2016: Headlines for businesses

Here are the key announcements made in the Autumn Statement 2016 that impact on UK businesses.

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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.

Employing & managing staff

EU national workers: How to secure their future in the UK

Employers need to be aware of the changing law surrounding hiring EU national workers and how it might affect their business.

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Real wages and employment are likely to fall during 2017

UK businesses will find it hard to employ European talent and give appropriate wages to employees, a new study reveals.

Government Grants

The company that secured a £1.5 million council grant

Here, we talk to Adam Carnell, co-founder of Instantprint, about the £1.5 million council grant that accelerated the company's fortunes.

Government Grants

How a flooring company was assisted by an LEP grant

Founder of bestatflooring.co.uk Steve Walker discusses how his company navigated the process of securing a Regional Growth Fund grant.

Office & home working

How to create a more productive working environment as a small business

Kate Headley discusses how businesses can identify what adjustments need to be made to create a more productive working environment.

News

Invoice finance proving popular for small businesses

The total amount of lending UK businesses secured through invoice finance has passed the £20 billion barrier for the first time, hitting a record £20.3 billion this year, up 5 per cent from £19.3 billion last year.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

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

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

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?

Partner content

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