SMEs Are Optimistic, Despite Skill Shortages 1st February 2018. High numbers of small business owners are feeling optimistic about the year ahead. According to new research, 80 percent expect growth in their own business within the next twelve months, and

MPs Ready To Learn From Past Mistakes 1st February 2018. Two powerful committees of MPs have launched separate inquiries into the protection of small businesses in the wake of the scandal surrounding RBS’ Global Restructuring Group (GRG), and the collapse

Business Owners So Happy They Could Tweet 30th January 2018. Social media has once again proven to be a powerful force for good, as business owners seared through the January blues and express a rare positive business sentiment. January is

Carillion Crisis Could Finally Drive Away Late Payment 30th January 2018. Small business commissioner, Paul Uppal, has spoken out against late payers, and is prepared to enforce legislation to pressure big companies to pay suppliers on time. The Carillion crisis

MPs Demand Immediate Business Rates Reform 30th January 2018. After the false start in the business rates relief fund, the influential Treasury Select Committee has now called for an urgent review of the crippling business rates. This follows a disappointing