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Could small businesses benefit by offering discounts?

Small firms across the UK could potentially be missing out on improved sales as they are unprepared to offer discounts, according to a new study.

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Cyber-attacks cost businesses £200 billion a year

As technology improves, levels of cybercrime around the world have increased rapidly and those without protection are being hit hard.

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Are outdated government services stunting SME growth?

Out of date online government services could be slowing growth among small firms in the UK, according to technology firm EMC.

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Growth opportunities leave SME owners upbeat

The next five years should provide plenty of optimism for the UK’s small businesses, if the outcomes of research from AXA PPP Healthcare are to be believed.

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Number of unpaid invoices continues to rise

Small businesses in the UK are owed £67.4 billion collectively in unpaid invoices, marking an increase of 8% from a year ago.

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Why staff retention is so important for SMEs

People play a vital role in the success of any business, both large and small, which means keeping talented members of staff is absolutely essential.

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Why businesses must manage gift reward schemes carefully

Businesses are wasting hundreds of millions of pounds every year on unused gift cards that are given to employees, according to a new study.

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Almost half of SMEs reveal financial concerns

Nearly half of the UK’s small businesses have concerns over their funds for the 2015/2016 financial year, according to new research.

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New report blames incompetence on start-up failures

Poor management and incompetence are to blame for the high number of start-up failures in the UK, according to a new report.

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Moorfields successfully rescue Grade II Listed Country Home securing both business and care home

Property insolvency specialists Moorfields Corporate Recovery Ltd have helped secure the long term future of Rowfant House near Crawley in West Sussex, a historic country house that operates as a hospitality and care home business.

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Why small businesses need to face up to late payments

For a business of any size, failing to be paid for work or services can provide a number of financial difficulties.

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Why should business plan for Black Friday now?

Britain’s businesses are being advised to up their preparation for this year’s Black Friday after research revealed they are unlikely to be ready in time.

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Why SMEs require a digital focus

Digital skills are needed in the vast majority of modern workplaces but new figures suggest many businesses are not up to speed.

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SMEs buoyed by news interest rates will remain low

Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the UK are likely to be celebrating after announcements that interest rates would remain at their record low of 0.5%.

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Future looks bright for Britain’s SMEs

Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the UK could be set for great things after projections claimed they will see considerable growth in coming years.

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SMEs must watch finances when focusing on growth

More than one third of Britain’s small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) put growth at the top of their business agenda but this might actually expose them to risk if finances are not monitored.

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Why SMEs should focus on HR investment

Nearly two thirds of small businesses in the UK are snubbing human resources investment according to new research, but why should this not be the case?

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Are SMEs too scared to borrow?

Despite the general economic outlook of the UK brightening considerably over recent years, it seems that many businesses are still worried about the cost of borrowing cash to fund their ventures.

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The USA is adopting chip and PIN but what does it mean for UK SMEs?

The USA has revealed plans to finally adopt chip and PIN security, but why should SMEs in the UK take note of the decision?

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Why do SMEs not opt for high street banks?

The majority of small businesses in the UK have never tried to open bank accounts with high street banks according to new research, but why is this the case?

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Operating efficiency primary concern for SMEs

Nearly half of the UK’s small businesses believe they are not operating as efficiently as they could be, according to new research.

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Entrepreneurs choose bank holiday to start business

Today is the most popular today for budding entrepreneurs to start a new business adventure, research has claimed.

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SMEs warned to be on the lookout for fraudulent activity

Small businesses in the UK have been warned to be on the lookout for invoice fraud, after a huge increase in this type of activity being reported to authorities.

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