British SMEs save £10,000 by negotiating, according to survey
Almost half of SMEs in Britain saved £10,000 or less on bills in the last 12 months by negotiating with…
More young people interested in starting a business, survey shows
Over 20 per cent of young people aged between 15 and 18 are interested in setting up their own business,…
Sir Richard Branson relaunches pitching competition for entrepreneurs
Sir Richard Branson has relaunched VOOM, a competition that gives entrepreneurs the chance to pitch ideas and win cash prizes.…
£9.5m fund launched in Manchester to boost exports
A £9.5m fund has been launched to help boost exporting and jobs in Greater Manchester. According to Manchester Growth Company…
Brighton council urges employers to support young people
Employers in Brighton and Hove are being asked to sign a pledge of support to create jobs and raise opportunities…
Dorset SMEs taking advantage of £3,000 broadband scheme
Around 750 SMEs in Dorset are taking advantage of a scheme that enables them to have access to faster broadband.…
ACCA and Big Four to launch apprenticeship tax scheme
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has teamed up with the Big Four to launch a new apprenticeship tax…
Apprenticeships important factor for business growth, according to research
Apprenticeships are one of the most important factors for business growth, according to research for the Funding Skills Agency. The…
North Tyneside business park almost full after creating 14,000 jobs
Developers of Cobalt Business Park have announced that it has almost reached its full capacity. Cobalt Business Park is now…
Apprenticeship levy payers to receive 10 per cent top-up, says Treasure report
Employers in England are to receive a 10 per cent top up on their monthly levy contributions. The plans were…
Funding Circle to dedicate office space to younger startups
Funding Circle is to dedicate a floor of its new London-based headquarters to younger startups. The peer-to-peer lending company, which…
Entrepreneurial Spark launches Newcastle small business hatchery
Entrepreneurial Spark has launched another UK hatchery and is now searching for start-ups and scale-ups for its Newcastle hatchery. Over…