Job application rates soar in ten key UK cities
The figures arrive after several months of stagnation in application rates and suggest a shift in outlook among ambitious UK professionals. more»
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Employers braced for autumn recruitment battle as vacancies rise across UK
Competition amongst employers for skilled candidates is set to heat up considerably throughout September, as new job market data reveals a sharp increase in advertised vacancies throughout Britain. more»
Three small company techniques for recruiting the right candidate
It can be incredibly difficult for an employer to end up recruiting the right candidate. Often a new hire will be someone who doesn’t fit with the business, and brings little knowledge and enthusiasm to the team. more»
Best business productivity apps for owners at small companies
Being productive in business today depends on the software you use. Some business productivity apps can make you and your organisation more efficient, but some can become a waste of time, and be more trouble than they’re worth. more»
High street bank launches instant mobile loans service
New features on the Barclays Mobile Banking App will enable customers to obtain small business mobile loans or overdraft in less than an hour, the bank has announced. more»
Design community receives boost from reduced registration fees
As part of a series of measures seeking to better meet the needs of British designers, the government’s reduced rate system – effective as of 1 October 2016 – aims to enable design-led businesses to make considerable savings. more»
UK entrepreneurs embrace the potential of digital apps
Britain’s entrepreneurs are leading the way in using digital applications to grow their business, new research has shown, as 71 per cent were found to rely on apps for the day-to-day operations of their business. more»
Securing funding seen as largest barrier for Britain’s female innovators
New research from Innovate UK has found that just 14 per cent of applications for innovation funding since 2013 have been from women, as females face growing barriers to innovation. more»
How to buy a server – The essential guide for micro businesses
King of Servers' Albie Attias explains how to begin the process of buying a server, why it's so important if you're looking to expand and what you need to consider. more»
An introduction to grant finance: Three key things to know
Grant funding is a very broad topic. Just attempting to read through the websites and guidance documents of some grant funding sites can be enough to send someone into a document-induced coma. So here are three key things you should know about grant finance before you go any further. more»
