National living wage affects SME profits
Are your profits falling as a result of the latest national living wage rise? This has happened for a majority of business owners.
Read more »SME output grows at fastest rate for 7 years
SME manufacturers grew at the fastest pace in 7 years as demand for exports remained strong in Q2 2017.
Read more »SMEs hit with auto-enrolment fines
Smaller firms are more likely to ignore their auto-enrolment duties, putting them at risk of a penalty fine.
Read more »Firms ‘unprepared’ for post-Brexit labour market
Almost half of businesses have unrealistic expectations on the post-Brexit immigration system.
Read more »Businesses prepare for data protection regulation
Businesses are being warned to prepare for the General Data Protection Regulation, which comes into force from 25 May 2018.
Read more »Exporter confidence strong for businesses
The number of businesses reporting improved export sales increased in Q1 2017.
Read more »Generation X owners cite business fears
Generation X business owners believe cashflow problems will have an adverse effect on their growth plans.
Read more »Start-ups receive auto-enrolment reminder
Anyone starting a business or hiring new staff from October 2017 will have instant auto-enrolment duties to fulfil.
Read more »Firms ignoring auto-enrolment duties
Small businesses are becoming more complacent with their auto-enrolment duties.
Read more »Brexit: businesses support current employment laws
Employers are in support of the current employment law regime as negotiations to leave the EU take place.
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