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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…
£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…
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…
Boris Johnson unveils plans to create East London hub
Boris Johnson has unveiled plans to create a business hub in East London. According to Johnson, the proposals will “transform…
Innovate UK launches competition for sharing economy start-ups
Government-backed innovation agency Innovate UK has launched a competition for sharing economy start-ups. The competition, which is part of Innovate…
London and Manchester best hubs for high-growth small businesses
London and Manchester have been named as the best hubs for high-growth small businesses (HGSBs) by Octopus Investments. The company…
Over 700 jobs to be created in Sunderland
Multi-channel services company Parseq is to create over 700 jobs in Sunderland. The company, which operates from Doxford International Business…
Research reveals the highest-paid jobs in Scottish finance sector
A study carried out by Edinburgh-based recruitment company Core-Asset Consulting has revealed the highest-paid jobs in the finance sector in…
Birmingham growth hub secures £1 million BIS funding package
A growth hub based in Birmingham has secured a £1 million funding package to enable it to provide more support…
Serial entrepreneurs key to success of UK economy
Serial entrepreneurs are the central to the success of the UK economy, according to a report from Coutts and the…
Over 100 new jobs to be created in the North East
Accenture has secured a £1.85 million grant from Let’s Grow North East to enable it to expand and create over…
Small UK businesses targeting Australia export market
Small UK businesses are targeting Australia’s export market, according to a survey by Royal Mail. The company surveyed 300 small…