James Caan-led Start Up Loans scheme helps 25,000th company
The Start Up Loans scheme has now now lent approximately £130m to new businesses in the UK since launching in 2012.
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The UK’s “creative nation” contributes £146,000 every single minute
In 2014, Britain’s creative industries took centre stage with DMCS figures highlighting the major contribution they make to the UK economy – a staggering £8m per hour. This year will be no different.
Rural small businesses outraged by unreliable broadband connections which inhibit growth
Half of countryside-based businesses at 49 per cent are unimpressed by the quality of their broadband services, almost doubling the 28 per cent of dissatisfaction from urban small businesses.
Mobile marketing a top priority for 87 per cent of retailers in 2015
As digital technologies continue to evolve beyond the PC, 87 per cent of retailers are planning to make mobile marketing a key priority in 2015.
Davina McCall-backed UK children’s TV app secures multi-million pound investment
Video-based learning app for children, Hopster, has secured a multi-million funding round to expand growth of the British operation internationally.
The sacrifices British entrepreneurs make to launch a new business
Not paying themselves, neglecting family and working more than 60 hours a week – here are the sacrifices British entrepreneurs are making to open up their own businesses.
Online takeaway service JUST EAT finishes 2014 with a flourish
Digital food marketplace JUST EAT ended its first nine months as a pubic company by posting sales increases of 50 per cent – which saw its share price climb nearly 10p in early morning trading.
Top reasons Brits were inspired to launch small businesses and tips for budding entrepreneurs
Research from Barclays has discovered the top five most popular responses for why Brits wanted to create their own business ventures, and the bank also has tips for those that are also considering launching their own projects in 2015.
SME confidence has led to increased international trade
UK SMEs are expanding their tentacles once more, hoping to achieve success overseas. With a whopping 83 per cent of SMEs saying they felt confident about Britain’s economic climate, it’s no wonder that they are now set on increasing their international activity in the coming year.
Jaguar Land Rover to support British workers with creation of 1,300 new UK jobs
Jaguar Land Rover has revealed it will create 1,300 new jobs in the UK to capture “British flair” as part of £1.5bn investment, contrasting with Tesco’s plans to close 43 stores and one head office.