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Next year will see a historic decision by the UK coming to fruition as we leave the EU in March. And, while this is now just months away, there is still confusion over what this will mean for future trade
More than four in five adults in the UK use the internet every single day – that’s an incredible 82%. Of course, this covers everything from social media use to online shopping, researching products, writing emails and everything else the
In 2017, almost 200,000 small businesses received court summons due to unpaid business rates. Figures suggest that more than 15% of all businesses run from commercial properties in the UK received a court summons last year. New business rates in
Sustainability and ethical business practices are on the rise across the board as the world grapples with the realities of environmental challenges. However, particularly for small businesses, taking the necessary steps to do business in an ethical way and work
We’re fast approaching the date the Government pinned for Brexit in March 2019. With clarity still eluding the corporate sector in particular, it was interesting to hear the speech by international trade secretary Liam Fox regarding the Government’s post-Brexit plans.
Banking used to be a steady stalwart of corporate life. However, the banking sector has transformed almost beyond recognition over the last ten years, and there is no sign the disruption is coming to an end. The way we see
For decades it’s been assumed that life expectancy in the UK is increasing all the time. How many youngsters assume they will live to be 100 or more? It’s one of the general expectancies people tend to have when living
It seems most people stick to the familiar, even when it comes to managing investment portfolios. The phenomenon of ‘home bias’ is well known in investment circles and refers to the need people have to invest in companies based at
UK SMEs are expecting a boost in overseas sales over the next year, according to research by international payments company OFX. And this includes in Europe, despite Brexit uncertainty. The data shows that UK SMEs are increasingly optimistic about international
Brexit uncertainty is increasingly dominating the headlines as the country moves through the final months of negotiation. With a ‘no deal’ Brexit now being touted as a realistic possibility, it’s safe to say that no-one knows exactly what to expect.
There’s no doubt that Brexit uncertainty is affecting SMEs and it’s likely that the final deal will continue to impact enterprises of all sizes. This is particularly likely to be the case for companies that export products. In these challenging
We’re more than half way through 2018 and we’re already seeing plenty of innovative new businesses starting up. We’ve gathered together some of the best business ideas from startups.co.uk, ranging from lifestyle trends to new businesses targeting newly defined demographics.
No matter how small your business and how few staff you have, it’s important that you appear as large and professional as possible to customers, clients and consumers. In a recent survey by a provider of reception services, members of
It’s surprising how many small businesses neglect to ensure their website is the most effective it can be in terms of delivering value to customers. When running a small or medium sized business in 2018, it’s vital to make sure
Large retail chains may be in decline on the UK high street, but independent retailers are on the up. With so much competition for small retail businesses, how can you make your online shop or small retail outlet stand out?
A major challenge for SMEs concerns how to expand, protect profits and grow in a sustainable way, particularly during unpredictable economic times. It’s common for start-ups to work in more creative ways than bigger businesses, in order to tackle the
It’s all change for UK SMEs as they gear up for a future of international trade post-Brexit. A new report shows that more payments are starting to flow outside of the European Union, and that 25% of small and medium
There is so much advice available on the internet for entrepreneurs interested in starting their own business. If you’re serious about taking that step, you’ve probably already found lots. But how do you choose the best advice? At Turner Little,
Stats show that a massive 90% of business start-ups are destined to fail. While you might be one of the 10% with a great idea that takes off immediately, but what should everyone else do? At Turner Little, we work
The government recently announced funding to help the growth of small businesses within the country. The new Business Basics Fund aims to support the earning power of small businesses by paving the way for them to adopt tried and tested