Confidence in UK growth falls amid volatile political climate
Entrepreneurs are less confident about business growth, according to the latest results for Smith & Williamson's quarterly Enterprise Index.
Entrepreneurs are less confident about business growth, according to the latest results for Smith & Williamson's quarterly Enterprise Index.
A survey carried out by The European Business Awards has showed that 86 per cent of European business leaders think the UK should stay in the EU, compared to 11 per cent who think exiting would be the best strategy.
A 23-year-old trader at energy and financial brokerage Marex Spectron was challenged by his peers to eat eight quarter pounders from McDonald's within an hour, which resulted in him being violently sick, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Despite findings from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) showing that the UK uses the most cookies in the EU, 99 per cent of the FTSE 100 are failing to secure their cookies and are releasing consumer data to third parties.
British businesses are encouraged to embrace smartphones and tablets as consumers will spend around £53.6bn annually via mobiles by 2024, which is more than a fivefold increase on the £9.7bn spent through devices today, according to Barclays.
Five factors are set to influence the future role of the CFO, including economic volatility and risk, according to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
Business leaders in the SME space are a vital ingredient in creating a strong and diverse economy for generations to come. As such, Real Business has canvassed opinion on what a number would like to see from a future government.
The latest UK Expenditure Index from Visa Europe has revealed British consumers are increasingly spending their money on the hospitality sector, while the appetite for clothing and footwear continues to fall.
In an era when access to finance has become a key discussion topic, Sarah Wadham, director general of the EIS Association, details how the tax-efficient EIS and SEIS funding mechanisms work – and which kind of companies are eligible.
Whether it is not including a cover letter, using incorrect grammar or even flat out applying for the wrong job, those on the look-out for positions must show better preparation.