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SME owners still lack pension auto-enrolment knowledge

One in three small business owners have said they still lack knowledge of pension auto-enrolment, despite an upcoming deadline, new research has revealed.

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Low workplace satisfaction a concern for UK firms

Staff satisfaction levels in UK businesses are lower than in the majority of European nations, according to new research.

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Do small businesses need to rethink their financial management?

Small businesses and sole traders are shunning technology and are overly reliant on paper methods for managing their finances, new research has revealed.

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Small firms facing increased pressures

Small and medium sized businesses across the UK are struggling, according to the latest overview of the sector.

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Interest rate increases could hit northern firms hard

Northern businesses would struggle to overcome their debts if interest rates were to rise by just a small amount, new research has revealed.

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UK firms count the cost of staff sick days

One in seven employees has admitted feigning illness and the practice of ‘pulling a sickie’ is having a huge impact on small business finances.

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High operating costs hit small firms hard

Operating costs of the UK’s network of small businesses are at their highest level for four years, driven by rising inflation.

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SME exports benefit from popularity of brand Britain

High sales of British goods overseas are providing much needed respite for the UK’s small businesses, according to new research.

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Struggling SMEs call for Brexit rethink

Nearly a third of Britain’s SMEs would like the government to rethink its approach to Brexit, according to new research.

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How to identify insolvency risk

For small business owners the risk of insolvency is never too far away, but it doesn’t mean that actions can’t be taken to save a business.

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Why cash flow issues are inhibiting small firms

Cash flow issues can significantly hinder small businesses if they are not carefully managed, especially during the first years of trading.

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Lack of growth a concern for UK services sector

Growth in the UK services industry is stagnating and could be set to decline, potentially posing a threat to firms In the sector, a new report claims.

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Irrational demands force SMEs to turn down contracts

Around half of small businesses have been forced to turn down contracts that they would be unable to deliver due to unfair demands, according to new research.

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UK businesses are taking widespread data risks

The majority of UK businesses are running the risk of losing 24 hours of data on a daily basis from low technical skills, new research has claimed.

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East of England businesses facing heightened insolvency risk

Technology and retail firms in the East of England are facing a heightened risk of insolvency, according to new figures..

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Insider fraud concerns rise among financial decision makers

Concerns over financial fraud, particularly among business insiders have increased dramatically during the past 12 months.

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Small firms list retaining clients as most pressing concern

Retaining clients is the primary concern for the UK’s small business owners, ahead of cash flow and late payment issues, according to new research.

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Why are UK small businesses struggling to access finance?

The majority of the UK’s small businesses seek funding to ensure stability, growth and longevity, yet many are finding it difficult to access what they require.

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Three quarters of SMEs voice late payment practice laws concern

New payment practice laws will not solve the UK’s late payment culture, according to three quarters of small businesses.

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Business numbers grew in last parliament but one in five struggled

Of all businesses in operation at the last election in 2015, more than one in five are no longer trading, according to new research.

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