Exports to comprise half of all SME revenue by 2019
A new report from DHL has highlighted the huge potential of exports in helping SMEs grow. Small and medium-sized enterprises…
Access to finance will enhance entrepreneurship opportunities
Entrepreneurs find that access to finance is still the biggest barrier to succeeding in business, a study has shown. The…
British Chambers of Commerce calls for export boost for businesses
The British Chambers of Commerce has called for more concerted efforts to find solutions to challenges facing would-be exporters in…
UK SME confidence levels are at their highest in 4 years
New figures show that small businesses in the UK are at their most confident in as long as four years.…
New data points to further job growth in the UK
The UK job market is going from strength to strength, according to data from a number of recent surveys. Employment…
Great Tech Expedition: UK startups showcase achievements in the US
The Great Tech Expedition has taken some of the UK’s best new tech businesses to showcase their achievements in the…
UK improves female representation on company boards
Europe’s boards are slowly becoming more diverse, a new study shows – and the UK is gaining ground. The UK…
“Just do it”, says Richard Branson to young entrepreneurs
Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson has told young people who want to set up their own businesses to go for…
UN and EU to create support network for startups and SMEs
United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) director-general Li Yong has said the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU)…
Jimmy Choo IPO could value luxury shoe maker at $1.1 billion
Shoe retailer Jimmy Choo could float on the London Stock Exchange at a valuation of $1.1 billion. Jimmy Choo is…
Job market strengthens as young entrepreneur numbers rise in UK
Record numbers of younger people are setting up their own companies, a new study has found. In an era where…
London hosts Europe’s first property tech accelerator for startups
Property tech has got its first dedicated accelerator scheme in Europe – and London is the host. Lots of attention…