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Employers calling for young Brits to stop pursuing good grades and start socialising

October 12, 2016

By Shane Schutte

Business leaders are worried about the UK’s skills gap. It’s nothing new the debate on why we can’t seem to close the gap is almost as old as the dreaded productivity puzzle. But our obsession with education could be one of the catalysts.

Just Eat invests £3.5m in hospitality payment app Flypay to start strategic partnership

October 10, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

Flypay, which allows customers to settle bills in restaurants and bars via app, has received a £3.5m investment from Just Eat to mark what will be a ‘strategic partnership?.

Change is coming, hails prime minister Theresa May

October 5, 2016

By Shane Schutte

At a Conservative conference, prime minister Theresa May laid out her vision for change and she has her mind bent on building a nation rooted in fairness and opportunity.

Startup accelerator from British Airways parent firm set for take-off

October 5, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

International Airlines Group (IAG), parent of British Airways, Aer Lingus and more, has launched a global startup accelerator scheme called Hangar 51 to solve problems affecting the travel industry.

The new polymer £5 note security doesn’t go far enough

October 4, 2016

By Staff writer

Recent headlines regarding the introduction of a new £5 note in the UK could have you fooled into thinking that the Bank of England was leading a revolution in secure payments.

Banks need to answer SME bosses” call for digital offerings like HSBC just has

October 4, 2016

By Shane Schutte

Small and mid-sized firms have embraced digital technology, and HSBC has led a review of its bank tariffs to cater to the change.

Santander and Crowdfunder open £200,000 fund for Britain’s social enterprises

October 4, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

To support the social enterprises and community projects found across the UK, Santander and Crowdfunder have launched a £200,000 fund to support disadvantaged Brits and bridge the gap between alternative and traditional finance.

SMEs know the value of exporting but are too uncertain to give it a try

October 3, 2016

By Shane Schutte

A report by the Centre for Economics and Business Research and World First examined the case for why SMEs should be exporting, exploring both the untapped opportunities and barriers.

Ecommerce and exports increase business growth confidence of UK SMEs

October 3, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

British SMEs that harness ecommerce and exports have higher business growth confidence than those that do not, according to research firm Capital Economics” SME Growth Tracker, which was commissioned by Enterprise Nation and Amazon UK.

Leading the charge for better business broadband in the UK

September 30, 2016

By Hunter Ruthven

From communicating via email to storing important documents, an internet is a pivotal cog in any modern-day company but Real Business believes enterprises up and down the country deserve a better deal.

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