British skills gap Why we can’t afford to bury our heads in the sand
The British skills gap is a problem for businesses with ambitions of scaling up. How can you make sure you have access to the right talent?
Tag: Brexit
Malta eyes up Brexit opportunities as entrepreneurs look for new residency
By Staff writer
As the UK gears up to divorce the EU, many fear they might soon be citizens of nowhere. As a result, citizenship-by-investment programs have experienced an unprecedented uptake something Malta is capitalising on.
Brexiteers unite! You have everything to gain from blockchain
In the firmament of Brexit debate emerges an article by Haakon Overli, founding partner of Dawn Venture Capital, published in the Sunday Telegraph. It argues that the use of blockchain can and should be the bedrock for the post-Brexit environment.
We all have a role to play in creating a nation known for scaling up
Knowing where to get the right support, especially in a financial sense, is crucial ahead of scaling up, explains Real Business columnist Charlie Mullins.
Access to finance hitting SMEs harder
Access to finance is tricky, with a third of businesses turned down at least once for a business loan or funding over the past three years, and 12 per cent turned down on multiple occasions.
Business confidence not linked to revenue growth predictions
New research compiled by Amazon and Enterprise Nation has found that British SMEs are forecasting +1.6 per cent revenue growth despite business confidence being at an all-time low.
Testbeds and Trials competition to source “cutting edge” 5G ideas
The government has launched a competition, named “Testbeds and Trials,” to scour the nation for ideas that will bring its ambition of 5G powerhouse closer.
Why Heritage Angel went from pushing British culture to Chinese
Carolyn Lloyd Brown, founder of Heritage Angel, unveiled how Brexit led her to pursue opportunities beyond Europe more specifically, in China.
Change is inevitable, but progress is not
By Staff writer
Employers might try and avoid the topic, but change in business is inevitable. Whether it’s health and safety in the workplace or holiday pay, we are always having to adapt to altered regulation. This is set to increase further when Brexit comes into play.
The basics of GDPR: What does it mean for my business?
Kicking off the first in our GDPR doctors series, we’ve broken down the basics of GDPR to help provide business owners with a solid foundation on where to get started.