Why all the confusion with R&D tax credits? 3 entrepreneurs make things clear
To help business owners claim R&D tax relief, three entrepreneurs discuss their experiences with the government initiative. more»
Research
Innovate UK provides £18m funding boost for manufacturing projects
Some 130 manufacturing organisations, representing 63 projects, will receive funding as part of the Innovate UK investment. more»
Staff satisfaction found to impact overall company performance
Researchers looked at workers’ online reviews of their workplaces to identify the effect of staff satisfaction on company performance. more»
Research centres combine to create a powerhouse for entrepreneurial training
The Centre for Entrepreneurs (CFE) and the New Entrepreneurs Foundation (NEF) have joined forces to create a new “entrepreneurial powerhouse”. more»
£30m extra funding announced for business and graduate KTP partnerships
KTP partnerships connect British businesses with an academic or research institution, and a qualified graduate in a relevant field, to work with them on innovation projects. more»
Three quarters of employers research candidates on social media before interviews
Recruiters suggested various ways candidates could easily appear more prepared during interviews, with 75 per cent urging people to read job descriptions more thoroughly. more»
Grant funding in high-tech research and development provides £43bn economic boost
Firms in high-skill and highly-paid sectors, such as biotechnology, engineering, high-tech manufacturing and life sciences were, for example, more likely to receive financial support in the form of a grant than companies in lower-skilled industries. more»
Logos to loading times – Giving your website the professional touch
Next up in his series of features for Business Advice, GoDaddy’s VP for EMEA, Stefano Maruzzi examines how business owners can make their website look more professional. more»
The Apprentice winner Ricky Martin on life after TV and Alan Sugar’s mentorship
The Apprentice winner now admitted his ego may have prevented him in the beginning from asking for help when needed. “One of the biggest hurdles when starting out is asking for help,” he said. more»
Worried about skills shortages, small firm owners are taking matters into their own hands
Fewer than one-third of small business owners are confident there will be enough people available to fill high-skilled jobs in the future, according a new education and skills survey conducted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) in partnership with educational publisher Pearson. more»
