Yorkshire Day 2018: Why these business owners wouldn’t want to trade anywhere else
On Yorkshire Day 2018, these local business owners have a thing or two to say about why trading in this beautiful part of the country beats any other region. more»
Regional
Regional high street performance sparks hope of retail revival
Greater numbers of people flocking to high street shops outside of London have sparked hopes of a retail revival, yet experts remain cautious of low consumer spending. more»
Why the Northern Powerhouse is central to UK small business growth
Since former chancellor George Osborne first coined the Northern Powerhouse in 2015, critics have doubted the initiative's impact in generating regional economic growth. So why should small business owners remain positive? more»
Ten regional tech hubs offering founders an escape from London house prices
Rising house prices in London are causing a “mass exodus” of digital entrepreneurs from the capital, according to a new report, as regional tech hubs tempt startups with cost-effective alternatives. more»
Sheffield’s late payment problem revealed as worst in UK
Just 29 per cent of invoices sent during 2016 by micro business owners in the south Yorkshire city were paid on time, whilst areas such as Peterborough and Northampton also fared poorly. more»
Midlands Engine threatens to run out of steam as concept fails to reach to founders
Regional initiatives to boost industry in the North of England and the Midlands are yet to cut through to small business owners across the UK, according to new research. more»
Wave of female startups narrows gender gap in UK entrepreneurship
In the decade between 2003 to 2006, and 2013 to 2016, the proportion of women at the helm of early-stage businesses grew by 45 per cent, putting the UK above the European average. more»
Workplace stress making Monday morning too much to bear for UK employees
Workers in the North of England are more likely to dread the week ahead than those in other parts of the UK, as a new study reveals the regional differences in how employees respond to workplace stress. more»
Is your business based in the statistically best UK startup location?
Leeds, Bristol and Reading came out on top, after a new study ranked 30 UK towns and cities outside London for their suitability to startups. more»
Browsing time of South West England shoppers is twice as long as that of Londoners
A new survey has found that customers in the South West of England spend an average browsing time of two hours and 20 minutes in stores each week. more»
