When used effectively, technology can give small businesses a competitive edge, but for many it can be difficult to keep up with new technology, which can sometimes seem to change every day. more»
Two of the greatest concerns to small company owners six months ago – red tape and “workforce challenges” – declined the most in terms of the areas of risk business owners were concerned about. more»
At a meeting of the London Assembly economy committee on 11 October, a group of London’s business leaders spoke for the capital city’s small business owners, and articulated their key concerns in the light of an imminent exit from the European Union. more»
For a business just staring out, making sure the right domain name is acquired is one of the key steps an entrepreneur must take to achieve visibility. more»
Prime minister Theresa May has announced that the government will no longer seek the services of the Business Advisory Group, representing a change in direction and strategy in the government’s relationship with business owners. more»
Finding space to build new homes remains the primary concern for small building firms who feel shut out from the planning process, a new survey has shown. more»
George Osborne will continue to champion the Northern Powerhouse initiative in his new role as chairman of government-backed think tank the Northern Powerhouse Partnership. more»
The unemployment rate in Northern Ireland is at its lowest since 2009, according to new figures from the Labour Force Survey (LFS), thanks in large part to small business growth in the country. more»
New data has shown that although business activity for construction firms remained in decline, the market is stabilising following a record low in July. more»
Rising labour costs as a result of the National Living Wage are now a major financial concern for the majority of the UK’s small business owners, a survey conducted by the Federation of Small Business has revealed. more»
