The rules of doing business have changed, but are SME owners ready for the challenges that lie ahead? Research by accountancy firm, Menzies LLP, reveals that SME owners are focused on what they need to do but there are signs that some could be working too hard or failing to seek the mentoring and specialist
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Cost and red tape are the biggest struggles for new SMEs
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Research from Opus Energy reveals that when first setting up their businesses, 40 per cent of SME owners say that cost was a struggle. More than a third (37 per cent) reveal concern over understanding all of the legislation around how to set up a business and 30 per cent say they struggled to take
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One in ten professionals have experienced homophobic bullying at work
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More than one in ten (11.7 per cent) professionals have experienced homophobic bullying at work, with a further 15.4 per cent having witnessed a colleague being subject to this kind of prejudice, according to new research from CV-Library. The survey of 1,200 UK workers sought to explore the topic of diversity in the workplace, particularly
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Poor time management, an obstacle to Britain’s economy
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The biggest obstacle to the growth of Britain’s business enterprises is poor time management, new research reveals. A recent study commissioned by online printing company, instantprint, which polled the time-keeping habits of 500 SME business owners, has revealed sub-optimal time management as a major barrier to business growth. In an average working week a typical
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Number of EU workers looking for jobs in the UK plummets
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Fewer European workers are looking for jobs in the UK, as Brexit plans seem to be hitting EU candidate confidence hard, according to new research from CV-Library. The job board analysed traffic to its website over the last three years and finds over-all traffic from the EU fell by 4.3 per cent in the past
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Nearly a quarter of digital marketers don’t track marketing spend
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Today, research by Greenlight reveals John Wanamaker’s infamous quote – ‘half the money I spend on advertising is wasted, the trouble is I don’t know which half’ – still holds true for much of the marketing industry in 2017, with more than a third (36 per cent) of digital marketers confident their campaigns are targeting
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Businesses do not communicate as well as they think
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More than three quarters (81 per cent) of consumers complain that it is difficult to communicate with businesses, but only 34 per cent of businesses acknowledge room for improvement, according to new research from Twilio. While most businesses focus their efforts on delivering a great product or service, too few businesses recognise the significant impact
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Appearances DO matter: Brits fear they’re not taken seriously
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New research from CABA, the charity that supports the wellbeing of chartered accountants, finds UK employees are fearful of how they’re viewed in the workplace – both by managers and peers alike. Twenty one per cent of employees are worried they’re not taken seriously due to their age or appearances, with women notably more concerned
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A guide to DBS checks for the self-employed
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Sometimes DBS checks (previously known as CRB checks) are essential to working in specific roles, industries and environments. So, DBS experts Personnel Checks, have put together the guide to DBS checks for the self-employed. If you’re self-employed and need more information on how to get a DBS check, our guide is here to help. Do
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‘Be concerned’, SMEs told, as HMRC targets SMEs over tax avoidance
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Small business owners should be taking steps to improve their record keeping and seeking specialist advice following new research that has suggested HMRC is targeting SMEs rather than larger businesses over potential tax avoidance because it perceives them to be an easier target. That’s the message from online accounting software provider Clear Books, commenting on
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