Micro firms hit disproportionately by late payments
Micro businesses receive payment one day slower on average than a year ago, whereas larger firms are paid one day quicker on average than in 2015. more»
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Pubs Code launch sees greater rights and protection for tied tenants
Tenants operating tied pubs in the UK will, from 21 July, have more rights and greater protection when dealing with large pub companies, as the Pubs Code comes into force. more»
Anna Soubry and Ed Vaizey lose top jobs as Theresa May’s cabinet reshuffle goes on
New prime minister Theresa May has put further distance between her government and that of David Cameron with a number of ministerial changes in key roles. Significantly for small business, Anna Soubry and Ed Vaizey have left the government. more»
David Cameron’s legacy to entrepreneurs
As he announced his intention to step down as prime minister, David Cameron reassured investors that the British economy is strong enough to weather the storm of leaving Europe. We […] more»
Anna Soubry asked to apologise for Pubs Code fiasco
The Pubs Code must have been in place by 26 May this year, but apparent drafting errors in the legislation has caused the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) to miss the deadline, putting it in breach of primary legislation. more»
Anna Soubry announces completed growth hub network
Each hub will work with local and national, public and private sector partner organisations such as the Chambers of Commerce, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), universities, Enterprise Zones and banks to connect business owners around Britain. Working in tandem with bodies such as more»
Exclusive: What micro business owners really think about the EU referendum
The majority of the owners of Britain's smallest firms are powering on ahead with decision making despite the looming Brexit vote, new polling by Business Advice has revealed. more»
Hike in staff numbers continues in Britain’s small businesses
Almost a quarter of the country's SMEs had a greater number of employees by the end of 2015 than the previous year, whilst just one in ten firms saw a reduction in staff numbers. more»
Anna Soubry exclusive: Brexit would be disastrous for Britain’s vulnerable small firms
In an exclusive interview, the UK's first small business minister spoke to Business Advice about Europe, local enterprise and the entrepreneurial renaissance currently underway in the East Midlands. more»
Small firms receive a boost as Enterprise Act becomes reality
The Enterprise Act introduced to parliament in September 2015 has received Royal Assent and brings with it plethora of small-business friendly policies set to impact on small UK firms. more»
