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More businesses are closing down than starting up for the first time in over a decade, with transport and storage firms being worst hit.
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One of the leading players in the contact centre industry has issued a warning that up to one million UK jobs could be at risk in the sector, due to smaller businesses being wiped out by a crisis in market conditions.
Startup Funding and Grants
The supply and demand for business finance changes drastically towards the Christmas build-up, showing trends that are not seen during any time of year. Here, we investigate.
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UK SME outlook remains pessimistic as ongoing political uncertainty, currency volatility and central bank movement impacts appetite for international trade.
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There's been predictions that regardless of the slow start at the beginning, UK's economy will bounce back to life before the end of the year. This means that interest rates are likely to be increased in the next couple of months - earlier than what was initially forecast.
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England sees ongoing moderate business activity growth in 2017, outstripping Scotland and Wales' expansion rates.
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The size of the coffice economy (that’s coffee shop-office) is extensive, a survey suggests that four out of five Brits have worked from a coffee shop and 13 per cent of us do so every day.
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A new Visa report suggests that consumer spending has fallen for first time in nearly four years, as the public waits for the economy to balance.
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New data from Inform Direct and the ONS highlights the 11 per cent growth in the number of companies during the last parliament. The statistics also reveal that the strongest growth has been seen in Labour constituencies.
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New research shows half of UK freelancers and micro-business owners think the economy will get worse over the next 6 months.
Export & Import
Economists recently discussed promising growth in emerging markets, viewing global change as a catalyst for bullish investors.
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People in the UK were the most likely to describe their working environment as uninspiring, highlighting a negativity epidemic.
Business Technology
To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis
Investing in a franchise
Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.
Partner content
Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems