Im a British entrepreneur with UK businesses, but I can’t vote in the EU referendum
Yesterday I learned that I definitely cannot vote in the EU referendum, as I have been out of the UK for more than 15 years.
Tag: Government
It’s time for businesses to engage in public health
With local councils gaining powers over business rates and public health spending, Steve Boorman at Empactis explores the likely knock-on effects for businesses and how bosses can best benefit from the change.
Exporting: Its easier than you think
Every business has the capability to export; it’s just a case of putting the right processes in place. However, SMEs often share concerns about the reliability of international shipments.
How the new mayor can turn London into the worlds entrepreneurship mecca
By now, Londoners will have made their way to the nearest community centre, school or council office, temporarily transformed into a polling station, to cast their vote for the next London mayor. But who will become Boris Johnson’s replacement
Clear and present danger: Government must hit 2016 deadline to punish late payers and back SMEs
“SMEs are the lifeblood of the UK economy” – how often have you heard this sentence, or something similar, from a government minister in the last few years More than once, I’d imagine, as the parties battle to be seen as more business-friendly than their rivals. But what are they doing about late payments
Barack Obama’s UK visit brings about government statement on TTIP
The government has emphasised the importance of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) – saying it is not just for big firms.
Women are closing the education gap with men, but it still doesn’t bring equal pay
While the education gap between men and women may be narrowing, a global study highlighted that these advances are failing to bring equal access to quality jobs and government representation.
UK firms have a new chance to export roughly every 37 minutes
While the government’s target of doubling UK exports to £1trn by 2020 has focused minds, projections indicate that we are still a long way from reaching that goal. However, it seems British firms now have more opportunities to do so.
Government must do more to address treatment gap between big and small firms
By Benjamin Day
The British government has started to review the treatment gap between large firms and smaller counterparts, but more must be done to truly support the nation’s SMEs, despite what George Osborne attempted to convey during the Budget 2016.
Britain can soon expect a wave of capital from angel investors
A new campaign being launched by the House of Commons seeks to more than double the number of active angels backing UK firms by 2019.