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»
The number of in-work training placements at UK businesses has plummeted since the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy in April, government figures have shown. more»
The Centre for Entrepreneurs (CFE) and the New Entrepreneurs Foundation (NEF) have joined forces to create a new ?entrepreneurial powerhouse?. more»
The number of young apprentices joining UK firms fell by 41 per cent in the last year, according to official figures, leading to calls for government to reform how apprenticeship funding is delivered to small business owners. more»
The Bank of England has launched a new scheme to promote banknote checking at the point of sale at cash-handling businesses, via targeted staff training. more»
Cambridge Satchel Company founder Julie Deane spoke to Business Advice about the current state of self-employment in Britain and offered up the advice she wishes she?d been given before stepping into the unknown of business ownership. more»
London entrepreneurs Tyrelle McLeod-Bentley and Junior Osei Tutu started Soccer Assist with an investment of just ?200, and were forced to launch their business three months early thanks to extraordinarily high demand. more»
By developing a few key negotiating skills you can thrive as a leader whilst staying true to your personality, write authors Karen Meager and John McLachlan. more»
With student enterprise on the ascendance, Business Advice has taken a closer look at some of the most effective UK university hubs for student entrepreneurs. more»
Three-quarters of employees and decision makers at small UK businesses agree personal development of the workforce is important, according to new research, but staff remain unconvinced their leadership has staff interests at heart. more»
