Most MPs say business rates need ‘fundamental reform’
80 per cent of MPs say the business rates system is "not fit for purpose and in need of reform," according to British Retail Consortium (BRC) research published today.
Could another Murray win at Wimbledon boost Britain’s exports?
New figures from UKTI, the Government department responsible for exports, reveal impressive growth in Britain's exports of summer goods, including sports gear and summer food, last year.
Big brands need to put customers first
It’s a race to disgrace: which companies are more distrusted by their customers? Is it the large energy utilities? Or the large banking utilities?
Do new graduates make good hires?
Students are beer-swilling, lecture-missing ne'er-do-wells – depending on which newspaper you read. Can young companies risk hiring them?
UK and China launch Patent Prosecution Highway
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) of the People’s Republic of China have launched a new pilot Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) programme.
Exits: You need to think about what defines you
Working as I do in corporate sales, I have multiple times become the Chris Tarrant of my world and helped to make 100s of clients millionaires by finding the buyer of their dreams, says Jo Haigh.
The Internet of Things: Golden opportunity for SMEs?
Everybody is talking about the Internet of Things (IoT). It’s recently been called the ‘second coming of the internet’ and the ‘new industrial revolution’.
Do employees break data protection laws by using social media at work?
The problem, it seems, is that employees are far more likely to risk exposing confidential information on social media while at work. This, of course, breaches data security regulations.
Tech Strategy Board plans ?400m investment for innovative businesses
This Tuesday, the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) has announced its stimulus 'blueprint' – which includes £400m investment – in its 2014-2015 delivery plan.
What you need to know about illegal working and the civil penalty system
On 16 May 2014, a number of significant changes to the UK’s prevention of illegal working requirements and associated civil penalty scheme took force.
Why every business needs to think about risk
Risk is an inevitable aspect of growing an entrepreneurial business, but businesses need to plan for how to mitigate problems which threaten future success.