Business leaders in the SME space are a vital ingredient in creating a strong and diverse economy for generations to come. As such, Real Business has canvassed opinion on what a number would like to see from a future government.
In the lead up to the general election on 7 May, when the British public will be selecting the next government, Real Business is asking business leaders up and down the country what kind of administration they would like to see in place. First up is Love Energy Savings CEO Phil Foster.
By Mark Burton
By fostering strength among the group of mid-sized manufacturers it comprises, Germany’s Mittelstand has become recognised as a global powerhouse which has played a role in propelling the nation’s economy to be the fourth biggest in the world by GDP.
In an interview with Real Business ahead of the general election, business and enterprise minister Matthew Hancock has revealed his highlights of the Conservatives’ time in power, shot down comments from Labour, and discussed what businesses should expect if the political party stays in command.
Parliament has officially been dissolved and with only two months to go before the general election, political rhetoric is heating up. In an attempt to establish policy differentiation, all parties have articulated potential legislative change for various sectors.
By Zahid Jiwa
With chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne’s announcement that the government will pledge £40 million in funds to develop applications for the Internet of Things and Smart Cities as part of the 2015 budget, it got me thinking about how this funding could be utilised to best effect.
By David Craik
Over half of Brits heading towards retirement regret their lifetime career choices, according to a report by travel agency Planet Cruise.
By Jo Swinson
Jo Swinson, minister for employment relations and Liberal Democrat MP for East Dunbartonshire, shares her advice on the upcoming Shared Parental Leave legislation with Real Business – and looks at what kind of cultural change she hopes it will bring about.
We hear from business minister Matthew Hancock and a duo of exciting entrepreneurs on why getting advice to help your business grow could be one of the most important decisions you make this year.
By James Lyne
It seems that barely a day goes by without some kind of cyber attack or major hack hitting the headlines. In today’s hyper digital world, the threat of falling victim to cyber crime is real, and you might expect that these high profile cases would spur us all into action.
