UK businesses raise record £20.3 billion in invoice finance
UK businesses have raised a record £20.3 billion in invoice finance this year, according to figures from the Asset Based…
Royal Mail helping small businesses start exporting
Royal Mail is helping small businesses to sell internationally after research from the company found that 60 per cent of…
Online business training platform launched for micro-businesses
An online business training platform has been launched for micro-businesses after research showed that companies are failing basic online health…
Venture capital firm to target London tech startups
A venture capital firm has launched a £252 million fund to invest in early-stage tech startups across Europe. Northzone, which…
Winter accelerator programme now looking for innovative start-ups
TrueStart is searching for innovative start-ups in the retail sector to participate in its winter accelerator programme. The company’s accelerator…
Finance companies investing more in innovative technology
Finance companies are investing more in innovative technology to compete with new market entrants, according to a survey from recruitment…
British Library to host “Start-up Day”
The British Library is to host a “Start-up Day” for budding entrepreneurs, to mark the tenth anniversary of its Business…
Data skills considered more important than management experience, report finds
UK business leaders consider data and analytics skills to be more important than management experience, according to The Business Grammar…
New venture programme for entrepreneurs launched
An advertising company is launching its first UK-based venture programme for the “next generation of entrepreneurs and startups.” R/GA Ventures…
Study reveals which companies offer the best work-life balance
The companies offering the best work-life balance have been revealed in a new study from jobs website Glassdoor. Banks, supermarkets,…
More freelancers choosing to fund their own business, research shows
More freelancers are choosing to self-fund their business costs instead of seeking external financial support, according to research from FreeAgent.…
£70,000 cash prize offered to disabled entrepreneurs
A cash prize of £70,000 is to be offered to disabled entrepreneurs or businesses that employ or offer support for…