A new report reveals Britain is missing out on 70,000 would-be entrepreneurs because of the complex and confusing process of starting up.  more»

Greater access to online tools and services in Britain’s rural regions could be worth as much as £26.4bn to the economy, with micro business owners predicted to benefit most significantly from digital adoption. more»

Fewer than half of small UK business owners are leveraging the marketing power of WhatsApp, despite the social media tool’s vast user base. more»

As many as seven in ten small UK business owners remain unaware of the upcoming digital tax transition, according to new HMRC research, leading to calls for further efforts to inform and support small firms of new obligations. more»

A lack of skills and training in remote areas means rural business owners still face barriers when it comes to digital “adoption”. more»

Giving self-employed workers full tax breaks for skills training would help Britain’s smallest firms exploit the opportunities of a modern economy, the Federation of Small Businesses has claimed. more»

A new study has revealed the ten digitally-focused roles that could become crucial to business success in the coming years. more»

Almost half of UK schoolchildren have ambitions of becoming future entrepreneurs, according to new research, but a failure to nurture their promising technical abilities risks economic growth and job creation. more»

The £400m fund is the government’s latest promise to home and business owners across the UK to combat slow download speeds and increase levels of connectivity, making it easier to work remotely. more»

Business leaders should be taking an active responsibility in ensuring their own employees have access to training and the chance to digitally upskill. more»