Small & medium business

News Stories

  • Late payment problems worsen for SMEs

    Half of UK businesses have reported that late payment has become worse over the last year, with research finding that getting invoices paid on time is becoming more and more difficult.

    01/09/2008

  • Credit crunch triggers rise in employee fraud

    Fraud experts are warning employers to be extra vigilant of employee fraud after fears the credit crunch will force workers to act dishonestly.

    01/09/2008

  • British bulldog spirit alive and kicking among SME owners

    Nine out of 10 small business owners are happy to get straight back in the saddle if their first business fails, according to research from Barclays Local Business.

    01/09/2008

  • UK sales figures causing confusion

    Monthly sales figures are up for July, despite a dismal start to the financial year the Office of National Statistics (ONS) is reporting.

    21/08/2008

  • Entrepreneurs work longer hours to make ends meet

    Small business owners are working an average of 50 hours a week to cope with the tough economic conditions, according to a survey by the Royal Bank of Scotland.

    18/08/2008

  • SMEs told to spend more on marketing

    UK small businesses have been advised to increase their spend on marketing and take a pay cut, new research has revealed.

    14/08/2008

  • Hi-tech thieves target Olympics

    The company claims that cyber criminals will use interest in the event to trick Internet users into visiting fake sites or opening booby-trapped email attachments, which can c

    11/08/2008

  • SMEs need more support to hire apprentices

    Greater awareness and access to financial support is needed to get more apprentices into the workplace, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

    06/08/2008

  • Entrepreneurs still optimistic about growth plans

    Over half of small business owners are remaining optimistic about plans for growth despite the worsening economic climate, research has revealed.

    06/08/2008

  • Small shops promised affordable premises

    Boris Johnson has promised more affordable small premises in the capital to help small shops move to new developments.

    05/08/2008