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Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline has been named and shamed as 'morally bankrupt' by the Forum of Private Business for increasing supplier payment times from 60 days to as much as 95.
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A new government programme will be set up with the intention of equipping young people with the skills they need to compete for apprenticeships and other jobs.
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UK consumers today are more inclined to complain about goods and services than five years ago despite encountering less problems, research finds.
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Nearly two thirds of small and medium-sized businesses admit to not following correct procedures when sacking a worker, research finds.
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A quarter of all UK shoppers used their mobile in a store to compare prices elsewhere in the run-up to Christmas, research finds.
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Nine in ten owners of UK small and medium-sized enterprises believe the government’s recent business initiatives have not been of any help to their business.
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The current economic climate makes it harder for small and medium-sized businesses to compete with bigger, more established companies, finds research.
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British entrepreneurs demonstrate a far more prudent and risk-averse attitude than the general public, according to a psychological study.
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The current economic climate makes it harder for small and medium-sized businesses to compete with bigger, more established companies, finds research.
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British entrepreneurs demonstrate a far more prudent and risk-averse attitude than the general public, according to a psychological study.
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Seven in ten British tradespeople work extra unpaid hours each week, equating to around £4.8 billion in unpaid overtime every year, research finds.
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Nearly one in five small business owners admit that they have had to sell or remortgage their home in order to gain enough capital to start or run a business.
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Stock shortages on the high street are driving customers to look elsewhere and shop online, research finds.
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Interest rates on loans to small businesses have risen over the last three months, despite the government's flagship 'Funding for Lending' scheme, according to a prominent finance provider.
Business Technology
Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!
Export & Import
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world