Ed Miliband doesn’t understand British business
Columnist Charlie Mullins says the Labour leader's latest policy suggestions show he is out of touch with commercial reality.
R&D tax credits could support innovation
Brian Williamson suggests that the tax credits can help boost cashflow among innovative SMEs.
As profits return, firms boost pay
Half of SMEs with employees on the national minimum wage have either increased wages in the last year or are considering raising pay, thanks to the return of growth.
SMEs delay raising finance due to fear of rejection
Despite the level of public and political attention focused on the shortage of finance for SMEs, less than one in five (17 per cent) have attempted to raise finance in the last year – with 40 per cent of applications rejected.
Employers must engage with universities to develop graduate skills
Nadim Choudhury says that graduate employability can be improved through collaboration between universities and businesses.
