UK manufacturers are playing catch-up when it comes to automation, and an increase in tax benefits, better understanding from banks and a longer term view on return on investment from SMEs is needed to make sure the sector can compete.
UK exports increased by £0.2bn to £24.3bn in October, driven by silver sales, according to the Office for National Statistics UK trade figures.
POD Point has reached its £1.2m target, in exchange for a 6.89 per cent stake, making it the third largest funding round in Seedrs’ history.
We spoke to small businesses trying to do good and turn a profit as the Christmas season increases demand for services.
We've all heard of dine and dash, but what about pitch and run Real Business meets Ling Valentine to find out why she presented on Dragons' Den.
Chinese-speaking students are working with small businesses to provide language skills and cultural knowledge and help them break into the Chinese market.
Without Twitter the fervour that surrounded the Black Friday shopping event this year would surely have been much smaller. We pick the best tweeting efforts.
Business rates can be a huge concern for small and medium-sized businesses. We spoke to the Valuation Office Agency’s experts about what to do it you think the rateable value of your property is incorrect and how the appeal process works.
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