In the UK business landscape, it’s the big and small organisations that grab the headlines. All too often mid-sized companies are overlooked, but these firms have big corporate ambitions and are the next enterprises in waiting.
The government has published a long-awaited draft on the Apprenticeship Levy, confirming plans to install a 0.5 per cent tax on companies with a wage bill of more than £3m to fund apprenticeships. But what does it mean for your business
By Tom Gatten
Earlier this month Tech City published Tech Nation 2016 – the most accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date picture of the UK’s digital economy in existence. The report highlights some pretty impressive stats.
By Charlie Nunn
Retirement used to be seen as a time to sit back and live life at a slower pace. Not anymore. Today, retirement is viewed as a time to reconnect with friends and family, to have fun and get fit. However, it all comes at a price and the workforce must be prepared.
SMEs throughout the nation should adopt a progressive approach and voluntarily sign up to be part of any and all future gender pay gap plans, as full disclosure is a bare minimum for a group that accounts for over half of private sector jobs.
Britain’s sharing economy has received renewed backing from business secretary Sajid Javid, who has sung the praises of innovators including Uber, Deliveroo and Airbnb, which has hit the milestone for 4m UK guests, and called for more players to launch and thrive.
By Jan Cavelle
As the nation begins to feel the strain of the first doctors walk out, and unions announce the latest planned London Underground strikes, Jan Cavelle explains why she believes these types of industrial action are damaging and unrealistic.
As part of our commitment to showcase where enterprise and entrepreneurship are being celebrated most in the world, we look at the example of Canada, and in particular Ontario – where Thalmic Labs and Nymi have been experiencing considerable success.
As Terry Wogan used to say “Is it me ” or do you also think 2015 was dull, dull, dull Here’s the case for the prosecution.
Without doubt, one of the most frustrating things about running a business is dealing with late payments.
