Former pupils reward current generation
According to recent research, three out of four small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) believe that degrees are worth less now than they were 10 years ago.
According to recent research, three out of four small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) believe that degrees are worth less now than they were 10 years ago.
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has criticised the Government’s “unambitious” broadband programme, calling it “not fit for purpose”, and has called for market reform and a new approach to rolling out rural coverage.
Research has revealed this week that, not only do big firms owe small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) huge aged debt but that the ones who don’t use them as suppliers are wary of doing so.
The Confederation of British industry (CBI) has warned that UK firms face millions of pounds in compensation bills because of a recent ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) that said workers should be paid commission even when on holiday.
Although growth in the UK’s dominant service sector slowed slightly in June, overall expansion remained strong, indicating further strengthening of the economy in the first half of 2014 and pointing to a buoyant six months to come.
‘Pulling a sickie’, or taking a day off work for reasons other than genuine illness, is crippling business in the UK, with up to £9bn lost a year, according to a recent study.
According to recent research, just over one third of small businesses plan to increase overseas sales over the next 12 months, generating an additional £15bn in export revenue for the UK.
According to Business Minister Matthew Hancock, the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill, which was introduced to Parliament this week, contains 142 clauses designed to help small firms “start, grow and thrive”. Amongst the measures introduced in the Bill are the rules that will force future governments to cut down on the burden of red…
According to a recent survey, self-funding is the most popular form of funding for small businesses, with almost 50 per cent of the firms polled either using their own money or getting help from friends and family, a sharp rise from the 26 per cent who were doing so a year ago.
In the latest of a series of positive reports about the UK’s economic recovery, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has upgraded its latest growth forecast to its highest level since before the financial crisis.
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