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Funding Circle teams up with EIB to help small businesses
Peer-to-peer lending company Funding Circle has partnered with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support small businesses by increasing loans.…
Virgin Trains launches new service for SMEs
Over the weekend, Virgin Trains launched a new booking tool for small and medium-sized businesses named Railblazers. The service will…
StartUp Britain bus tour to inspire thousands of entrepreneurs
The 2016 StartUp Britain bus tour has now been launched. The tour is part of a partnership between NatWest and…
RateSetter to help SMEs become more productive
RateSetter is to help SMEs by providing business loans. The peer-to-peer lending company, which connects investors with lenders, has so…
Government launches new group for entrepreneurs
The Government has launched a new group to provide more support for entrepreneurs and encourage more people to set up…
ACCA publishes financial guide for entrepreneurs
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has published a financial guide for entrepreneurs. The report, entitled Financial management and…
One in 30 people are now business owners, according to research
One in 30 people in the UK own a business, according to research from Direct Line for Business. The research…
Pension startup secures £3.3 million in funding
A London-based startup company has secured £3.3 million in funding to enable it to expand its customer base. Smart Pension…
SMEs encouraged to apply for Goldman Sachs initiative
SMEs are being encouraged to apply for an initiative launched by global investment banking company Goldman Sachs. The “10,000 Small…
Entrepreneurs planning to expand workforce, according to survey
More than six in ten entrepreneurs in the UK are planning to increase their workforce, according to the EY Global…
More people starting up business to tackle unemployment, survey shows
More people are choosing to start up their own business to tackle unemployment, according to a survey from AXA. The…
Small businesses to invest more over next 12 months
Over 60 per cent of small businesses are planning to increase their spending over the next 12 months, according to…