Why are nearly 1m SMEs poised to fail this year?
New research reveals that 632,889 SMEs could be at risk of collapse this year, equating to the closure of 1,700 smaller businesses per day.
How to start a business
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Spring Budget could include SME tax cuts and regional investment
It’s likely the Spring Budget will announce regional infrastructure investment as a priority with some tax cuts for smaller businesses.
Why technology is the most exciting thing about 2020
We’re still only in early 2020, signs already indicate that there’s a lot to be excited about, especially in the world of tech.
Go against the grain with the 2020 January sales
January is a key month in the retail calendar – Christmas is over and done with, people have gift cards and spending money to use up, New Year’s Resolutions to stick to and January blues to beat.
Small businesses have another chance to prepare for a post-deal Brexit
Preparing for a post-deal Brexit may sound like an uncertain prospect, but it’s smaller businesses that can be more agile in this regard.
Why the future’s bright for UK entrepreneurialism
As we enter the New Year, I’m happy to say that entrepreneurialism is alive and well in the UK.
What the Tory majority means for SMEs
The conservatives will continue their long reign in the UK. What can the business community expect to see change?
4 profitable business ideas for investors in 2020
Need some inspiration for your next business venture? look no further.
Business casual: Gents’ style redefined for 2020
In the business world, you most definitely are what you wear. Want to know how to make a lasting impression in 2020? then be sure to read below.
Government tweaks Making Tax Digital to the benefit of 3m small businesses
Making Tax Digital was a promised revolution to the UK’s tax system, but gained no favours among the SME community. New amendments, however, will give 3m of the UK’s smallest businesses more time to make the switch.
Ofcom hopes its mobile spectrum auction will prevent you having bufferface in 2020
Ofcom has recently set out its expectations of mobile network providers applying to its spectrum auction in 2.3GHz and 3.4GHz bands – a move it hopes will boost competition and get the world ready for an expected rise in data traffic.