Number of female inventors on the rise, according to research
The number of female inventors is on the rise, with an increase of 60% worldwide since 2000, according to research…
UK ranked eighth best place to start a business
The United Kingdom has been ranked eighth out of 137 countries worldwide and fifth out of 41 European countries for…
Flexible working one of top three benefits for employees
Flexible working has been named one of the three most important priorities for employees when they are presented with a…
SME growth and confidence boosted by business programme, report shows
The Building Small Business Britain report has found that an initiative set up by finance company Goldman Sachs has had…
Finalists for NatWest everywoman Awards announced
Over 20 female finalists for this year’s NatWest everywoman Awards have been announced. The awards, which is in its 14th…
Over half of small businesses do not use social media
Over half of small business owners in the UK do not use social media, according to a recent survey from…
BT launches competition for start-ups and small businesses
BT has launched a competition for start-ups and small businesses to find new innovations that will help the company’s UK…
Biba publishes under-insurance guide for small businesses
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has published a guide for small businesses to help them avoid under-insurance. The new…
Accountants need tech skills to succeed
By 2026, accountants believe that tech skills will be required in order to succeed, according to a report from cloud-based…
Small business confidence at a high, according to study
Small business confidence is at an all-time high for 2016 in the UK, according to a study from Hitachi Capital…
BT boosts UK economy by £23 billion, says report
BT has boosted the UK economy by £23 billion in the last year, according to a report by Regeneris Consulting.…
Fintech lender to provide funding for SMEs
An online financial technology lender has revealed that it will provide funding for SMEs by expanding to the UK. Spotcap,…