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Tag: Economic statistics

December economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know

January 9, 2019

By Shane Schutte

Debt, whether for households or companies, struck the headlines in December 2018.

November economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know

December 18, 2018

By Shane Schutte

November was a massive serving of Bexit warning pie. The dreaded B-word cropped up on numerous occasions, showing exactly why businesses need to prepare for any outcome.

October 2018 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know

November 8, 2018

By Shane Schutte

Are we headed for the worst year since the financial crisis” Experts seem to think so. Real Business takes a look at the October events that led to this alleged decision.

September 2018 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know

September 28, 2018

By Shane Schutte

September research lingered on the concept of a company’s values and mission boosting happiness and productivity. But the month also uncovered that some businesses don’t know which direction they’re heading in.

August 2018 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know

September 4, 2018

By Shane Schutte

The ONS has painted a picture of strong employment growth, but behind the scenes, the nation’s increasing job creation is being met with one big hurdle: a lack of skills.

March 2018 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know

April 17, 2018

By Shane Schutte

While much happened in March 2018, the UK largely focussed on recruitment and ways to retain top and international talent.

December 2017 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know

January 4, 2018

By Shane Schutte

Many will still be celebrating the end of 2017, a year filled with tumultuous and confusing economic statistics. But for all the uncertainty and changes that came about, we enter 2018 more stable than we d like to think.

November 2017 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know

December 4, 2017

By Shane Schutte

The Autumn Budget contained numerous announcements, including further investment for training staff and educating pupils. Our November 2017 economic statistics unveil why it couldn’t have come at a better time.

October 2017 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know

November 3, 2017

By Shane Schutte

Andrew Sentance’s prediction came true. The PwC economic adviser maintained last month that interest rates were to rise a matter recently confirmed by Bank of England governor Mark Carney. We take a closer look in our October 2017 economic statistics piece.

September 2017 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know

October 6, 2017

By Shane Schutte

Our September 2017 economic statistics unfortunately unveil a month mired with data that pointed out issues within the UK economy.

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