Monthly Archives: November 2017

New research from CV-Library shows nearly two thirds (60.2 per cent) of employees feel embarrassed about disclosing information on the state of their mental health with their employer. What’s more, 60.8 per cent feel they cannot talk about it with their boss. The report explores the views of 1,200 UK workers and found that a
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UK SMEs’ downbeat outlook stretches on in face of economic malaise

by Owen Gough • November 21, 2017 • 0 Comments

UK SMEs remain pessimistic about growth for the third straight quarter as continued uncertainty hampers international export confidence, according to the latest Global Trade Barometer from WorldFirst, the international payments expert. Continuing the downward trend for 2017, the number of SMEs trading internationally decreased slightly from 30 per cent in Q2 to 28 per cent
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UK entrepreneurs hungry for capital in 2018

by Owen Gough • November 21, 2017 • 0 Comments

Eighty-four per cent of entrepreneurs across the UK aim to fundraise up to £10 million each over the next 12 months, according to a new report from EY. The EY Fast Growth Tracker interviewed 371 business owners about their fundraising and exit plans. It finds that funding remains the biggest hurdle to British business success,
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