CEO optimism set to drive growth – business news 1 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. CEO optimism set to drive growth.  Business confidence at four-year high. Firms risk losing business if they ignore ESG. Business groups and unions call

Half of London SME’s hiring – business news 25 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Nearly half of London SMEs plan to hire this year. Retailers report higher sales, prices also rise. HMRC issues reminder for fifth SIESS grant claims.

Trade experts to boost small firms – business news 17 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Trade experts to boost small firm exports. Unemployment. Interest Rates, The recovery. Bosses concerned over loss of talent. Retired workers could help plug skills

Retail sales growth slows – business news 10 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Retail sales growth slows, UN Climate report, free market approach to recovery, self employed face tax hikes, UK minister hints office returnees more likely to be

SMEs concerned over shortages – business news 4 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Output jumps but SME manufacturers concerned over shortages. Fraud cases double. BoE set to hold rates and back QE. Civil servants will continue to work from