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One minute with: Tech entrepreneur Oliver Southern
This week’s small business superstar is Oliver Southern, a London-based entrepreneur who started his career at one of the world’s biggest technology companies. We discuss the differences between a...
View ArticleBlack Friday failed to excite the high street as online sales generate billions
Online shopping stole the show on Black Friday, with high street stores seemingly deserted during the retail holiday. Analysts now predict that over £3 billion will be spent over the four-day shopping...
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Britain’s SMEs reveal their top marketing tips (Infographic)
Marketing is a crucial component for SME success, with some businesses shelling out thousands every year to get their product noticed. In this handy infographic from Display Wizard, find out what the...
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Interview: SMEs face a real challenge to get online
During the European Commission’s SME Assembly in Luxembourg, SME Insider spoke with Julian David, CEO of techUK and vice president of the National Trade Associations at Digital Europe. On the agenda...
View ArticleFunding for Lending scheme gains two-year extension
The Bank of England (BoE) has confirmed that it is to extend its funding scheme to small and medium sized businesses, as banks still show reluctance to provide loans for SMEs. Funding for SMEs...
View ArticleCharities demand PM to take action against overseas tax avoiders
Written by Calum Fuller, reporter for sister publication Accountancy Age The prime minister is set to renew his crackdown on tax dodging, corruption and money laundering in a meeting this week with...
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Interview: The need for an office will soon disappear, predicts Digital...
During the European Commission’s SME Assembly in Luxembourg, SME Insider spoke with Tristan Wilkinson, founder of technology support group Digital Citizens. We discussed what SME owners need to do to...
View ArticleFSB throws its support behind Small Business Saturday
The UK’s largest small business event is happening this weekend and has gained support from the Federation of Small Businesses. Discover what is happening in your region on December 5th. Huge support...
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Financial carelessness is harming startup growth, finds KPMG
Startups are failing to see the importance in managing their financial affairs, with the majority of bosses failing to consult with a finance professional, according to a study by KPMG Small Business...
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SMEs need to get to grips with auto enrolment, claims Aviva exec
With auto enrolment affecting millions of small businesses around the UK, SME Insider spoke with Andy Beswick, head of business solutions at Aviva. He told us about the problems SME owners are facing...
View ArticleUK businesses to profit from EU-Vietnam trade agreement
The European Union has agreed a free trade agreement with Vietnam, eliminating 99 per cent of all tariffs, potentially bringing in £20m to UK businesses each year. Establishing ties with South-East...
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Meet the 12 year-old who’s helping young girls become technology superheroes
During the European Commission’s SME Assembly in Luxembourg, SME Insider spoke with Lili Scout, a 12 year-old entrepreneur from Australia’s Sunshine Coast and the face of the Tech Girls are Superheroes...
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Late payments: how are businesses suffering? (Infographic)
Late payments are plaguing small businesses across the country, with large corporations simply refusing to pay their small suppliers on time. This infographic from Sage emphasises just how many small...
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Small Business Saturday sweeps the nation’s high streets
After months of hype and excitement, Small Business Saturday finally hit the nation’s high streets this weekend as millions of people came out in support of their local shops. The UK’s largest small...
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Plastic bag usage down nearly 80% in Tesco stores
The supermarket giant has reported an 78 per cent decrease in the amount of plastic bags it’s sold, just two months after the 5p levy was introduced to all large businesses by the government. Charge...
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Storm Desmond wreaks havoc for Lancashire’s small businesses
As Storm Desmond begins to calm, Lancashire’s small businesses are picking up the pieces after experiencing some of the heaviest rainfall on record, with many high street shops flooded and expected to...
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One minute with: Kathy Mc Ardle, CEO of enterprise centre Creative Quarter
This week’s small business superstar is Kathy Mc Ardle, CEO of Creative Quarter, a Nottingham-based project for economic growth, enterprise and entrepreneurial spirit. We discussed Nottingham’s...
View ArticleScottish income tax change could cause problems for SMEs
With HMRC tweaking the way it collects income tax in Scotland, small business owners and their staff could face a potential payroll headache, their accounting peers have warned. New system for...
View Article25% of SMEs set to expand in 2016, predicts Close Brothers
The financial services group has released the findings of its Business Barometer, revealing that 1.35 million small businesses are expected to expand next year, with over half of all SMEs expected to...
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SMEs and Christmas: What you need to know (Infographic)
The holiday season is well and truly upon us, so small businesses should be doing everything they can to drum up some business this Christmas. This infographic from Dealstruck gives SME owners some...
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