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Many firms spend too long scheduling interviews
One in four (24%) of UK businesses spend up to 10 hours a week just scheduling interviews, according to new research from global matching and...
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FSB: Small firms call out energy suppliers for soaring standing charges
Some energy suppliers are using rocketing standing charges as a way to inflate bills for small firms, according to the Federation of Small...
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Andy Warhol exhibition Beyond the Brand opens at Halcyon Gallery
Warhol’s rarely seen original Ads paintings, a set of 10 canvases, will be on view to the public for the first time The exhibition is the...
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Ethical considerations for SMEs using AI technology
By Stefano Maifreni, below, COO and founder, Eggcelerate Artificial Intelligence has become an integral part of the business landscape,...
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Consequences of Deliveroo employment verdict
By Kate Palka, below, Lawyer at The Legal Director In November, the Supreme Court came to a verdict on the Deliveroo case – deciding that...
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Urgent call for cyber defence as AI-driven ransomware attacks surge
The global ransomware threat is expected to increase over the next two years due to Artificial Intelligence (AI), warns the National Cyber...
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Tax cuts and upskilling programmes top SME wishlist for 2024
New research by productivity platform, Slack , and business productivity charity, Be the Business , reveals the internal and external barriers...
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How SMEs can be in the best position to gain finance
By Neil Cassule, above, Chief Commercial Officer and Co-Founder, FundOnion SMEs form the backbone of the UK economy, in fact they account...
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The SME benefits of an inclusive workforce
Chris Jay, below, Managing Director of Bascule Disability Training , explains why it is time SMEs reaped the rewards of inclusivity It’s...
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Training prevents SME employees alighting at the next station
By Jeanette Wheeler, below, Chief HR Officer, MHR When it comes to hiring, it’s no secret that businesses are feeling the strain of a...
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FSB: Final quarter of 2023 saw small business confidence lose ground
Small business confidence lost ground in the final three months of 2023, reversing gains made earlier in the year, according to FSB’s latest...
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How to build a culture of learning for employee engagement
By Kevan Hall, below, CEO of Global Integration Learning is an important element of employee engagement and business performance; it...
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Entries open for 2024 Enterprise Awards for tech founders
Today marks the opening of entries for the 12 th annual Enterprise Awards . The awards, taking place on June 26, 2024, recognise founders and...
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How one tech start-up embraced cross-functional working and thrived
By Sa’ed Anabtawi, Product Director, WOLF Qanawat In the ever-evolving world of tech start-ups, staying ahead of the game requires...
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Corporate social responsibility creates long-term value
By Ildiko Almasi Simsic , above, author of What Is A Social Impact? The concept of corporate social responsibility has evolved over...
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Why SMEs should check for letters providing banking complaint rights
By Dirk Paterson, Customer Director, British Banking Resolution Service SMEs who have an unresolved complaint with their bank may be...
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Younger workforce feeling the pressure
Four in five Gen Zs would rather work overtime than reduce their workload and see their pay decrease, according to a national survey of 2,000...
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Upswing in small business sector
Eight in ten small business owners are planning to strengthen their companies this year. New research shows that over a third are focusing on new...
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The three most common types of bad bosses in the workplace
By Debra Corey and Ken Corey, below When we think of bad bosses we conjure up images of cartoon characters with steam coming out of their...
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How do you dismiss an underperforming director?
By Chris Cook, Partner and Head of Employment and Data Protection, and Vincent Billings, Partner and Head of Corporate & Commercial at SA...
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Five ways SMEs can get ahead on ESG
By Professor Richard Blundel, Director of the Centre for Social and Sustainable Enterprise , The Open University Business School...
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£1m investment in eco-friendly printing
ARC-UK Technologies , one of the first providers of digital print and document imaging to work towards being carbon net zero, has ramped up its...
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Keeping an eye on AI – top trends SMEs should look out for in 2024
By Robert Cottrill, below, Technology Director at ANS , discusses how SMEs can optimise the latest AI developments in 2024 to improve...
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Three keys to success: Third, be creative
This is the final piece by Henry Engelhardt, above, in a three-part analysis of what makes a successful business person. Henry is founder and...
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Study reveals hidden pressures of Self Assessment
A first-of-its-kind experiment commissioned by Intuit QuickBooks reveals how the health of UK Small Business ownership is impacted by Self...