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London businesses holding the most cash in savings accounts

Small companies in the capital are soaring ahead of their regional counterparts by holding more than half a million pounds in business savings accounts, research finds.

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UK businesses left disgruntled by poor professional advice 

Poor professional advice from third parties or consultants has resulted in one in six small and micro-businesses losing money, according to new research.

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Pop-ups becoming a major factor in retail 

Pop-up retail is now worth £2.3 billion to the UK economy, an increase of 12.3 per cent on last year, research finds.

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Majority of UK workers fail to take full annual leave

More than half of workers forgo an average of three days leave each year, research finds.

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Google Shopping costs increase for small businesses 

The costs of Google Shopping to small companies have increased dramatically, while most businesses believe the Google 'Buy Now' button will be bad for their sales, research finds.

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SMEs in danger of missing auto-enrolment deadline

Many of the 1.8 million small employers are at risk of missing their pensions enrolment deadline, financial adviser Lighthouse Group warns.

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Consumer distrust in the use of personal data could hinder business growth

A report has revealed the need to boost public confidence and understanding in sharing data as a way to benefit society and deliver economic growth.

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Holidaymaking business owners struggle to switch off from work

More than three quarters of owner-managers admit to responding to work email while away on holiday, finds research.

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Consumer distrust in the use of personal data could hinder business growth

A report has revealed the need to boost public confidence and understanding in sharing data as a way to benefit society and deliver economic growth.

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Holidaymaking business owners struggle to switch off from work

More than three quarters of owner-managers admit to responding to work email while away on holiday, finds research.

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SMEs show confidence in the economy 

Small and medium-sized enterprises are more comfortable than last year with the economic climate, research finds.

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Start-ups receive SEIS boost 

New companies raised £163.5 million via the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme last year, nearly double the £85.9 million raised in the first year of the scheme (2012/13).

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Smallest businesses benefiting from family support

Nearly two thirds of Britain's micro-businesses rely on support from friends and family to run their business, research finds.

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Going it alone proves to be lucrative business option

A burgeoning self-employed sector has 'opened up a bright future of greater pay and flexibility' according to a study.

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