More investors are choosing sustainability-focused firms
Annual investment in companies with goals to tackle climate change has quadrupled since 2018.
How much will Net Zero really cost SMEs?
As many companies will already know, COP26 took place in Glasgow last month and fuelled many firms to commit to going Net-Zero by 2050.
Profit improvement: steps to consider for your business
As this year closes and we begin into a new start, it is a better time than ever to look over your business operations and analyse how you can improve profitability.
SMEs behind rapid rise in Research & Development tax relief claims
More small and medium-sized businesses than ever are taking advantage of the landmark Research & Development (R&D) tax relief scheme, it has been revealed.
Company insolvencies: over 8,700 chain stores have closed
Recent research shows that in 2021, over 8,700 chain stores have closed due to the major shift in online shopping – partly caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Economic boost as record borrowing levels slashed
There was more good news on the economy as we emerged from lockdown, with official figures showing UK borrowing had been slashed in July, compared with the same period last year.
SMEs can benefit from Covid sick pay rebates
As Covid cases continue to rise again, small businesses in particular are faced with the extra cost of sick pay as employees fall victim to the virus.
Help to Grow: Management scheme now open
The Government’s landmark Help to Grow: Management scheme is now open for applications.
Federation of Small Businesses calls for more help for SMEs as financial support winds down
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) calls on the Government to offer more economic support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as coronavirus-related limits continue and fewer financial packages are being handed out.
Over half of Brits plan to shop with small and local businesses after pandemic, study reveals
Around half of Brits plan to spend their money with small and local businesses in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, a major study has revealed.