There has been much noise about the imminent raising of the Living Wage. Whilst trade unions understandably consider the move a triumph, business owners are genuinely worried that their businesses will struggle to meet the new pay threshold. more»

The fourth door of our small business calendar opens to reveal an uplifting story that shows success in business is about more than a stellar academic record. more»

There is a clear gap between the skills students are being equipped with by secondary schools and those businesses want young people to have, the British Chambers of Commerce has said. more»

The Mayor has launched a new 5m programme to give young Londoners the digital skills necessary to break into the capital's technology sector. more»

Those in the UK are signing up for online courses in coding, app creation and learning how to influence effectively in a bid to up their employability credentials and skill as business owners, according to new research from Udemy. more»

Jon Cano-Lopez explains that while the past few months have uncovered a shocking lack of understanding and preparedness for data breaches among UK companies, there are certain techniques small businesses can employ to mitigate risk. more»