Now, this may be a one-off. But in theory, now that unemployment is so low, the only way a company based in the UK can increase output is by looking at ways to increase productivity, so maybe we are seeing this effect working.
If this becomes a trend, then this will be good news for UK plc.
SMEs today have a host of funding options at their disposal beyond traditional banking. Often underserved by high street banks, SMEs are already turning to alternative financial service providers for payments and lending. Here we look at 5 common myths around Open Banking so you can get the most bang for your buck.
1 in 3 small business owners became personal guarantors in 2020. 22% of them have kept this from their partners. Here’s why.
Every month our partners at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards celebrates a member of its community who has shown brilliant entrepreneurial spirit.
The reopening of non-essential stores in April saw high street sales land a heavy blow to online shopping. April’s ONS retail figures show store sales bouncing back from the ropes, but the momentum is still with e-commerce, according to business experts.
As Debenhams closes its doors, will we see more high street giants fall victim to the Coronavirus pandemic?
The UK government is creating four international trade and investment hubs to provide localised advice on exports, international trade secretary Liz Truss has announced.
