Half of small business owners struggle with finances
A new poll has found that 51% of UK small business owners need help managing their finances...
Date: 11 June 2019
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Small business news - June 2019
June 2019
Two-thirds of firms struggling to fill digital roles
UK companies are sounding the alarm as demand for workers with digital skills is set to rise in the next three years...
Date: 4 June 2019
Freelancers blame government as their earnings fall
The latest research by IPSE reveals that UK freelancers saw a drop of over £4,000 in their average earnings in the first quarter of 2019...
Date: 4 June 2019
Crucial MTD deadline hits as UK VAT rules change
Any business that is about to file its April 2019 monthly VAT return must sign up to Making Tax Digital and file its return using MTD-compliant software...
Date: 4 June 2019
Weak start to 2019 for UK exporters
More UK exporters are reporting a decrease in orders in the opening quarter of the year according to the latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook...
Date: 29 May 2019
Widespread confusion about off-payroll reforms
One in five UK sole traders is preparing for proposed off-payroll reforms even though the new IR35 legislation won't affect them, research has revealed...
Date: 29 May 2019
Four in ten SME bosses "meddle" in HR
A new study has found that small business leaders interfere in people management more than they do in other business disciplines...
Date: 28 May 2019
One year on: most companies still not GDPR-compliant
Twelve months after the introduction of new data privacy legislation, many organisations are struggling to meet their obligations...
Date: 28 May 2019
Bosses tell BAME workers to change their names
Nearly one in three ethnic minority employees has been told to adopt a "western work name" by their boss, according to a new study...
Date: 28 May 2019
Revealed: least and most expensive places to insure a home
New research from MoneySuperMarket reveals the most and least expensive places to insure a home...
Date: 23 May 2019
IES calls for better support for obese employees
Following recent publication of its new report, the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) wants employers to gain a better understanding of obesity...
Date: 22 May 2019
CBI welcomes May’s latest deal on Brexit
The Prime Minister's latest offer to allow MPs a vote on a second referendum if they back her EU Withdrawal Bill has been more warmly welcomed by the CBI than by many MPs...
Date: 22 May 2019
TUC calls on employers to allow more homeworking
There are 374,000 more employees in the UK working from home when compared to 10 years ago, according to new TUC analysis...
Date: 21 May 2019
UK is the world’s 13th best country to start a business
According to recent research, the UK is the world’s 13th best country in which to start a business...
Date: 21 May 2019
CIPD: skills shortages are forcing firms to rethink recruitment
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) believes “Britain’s jobs boom” will continue into the next quarter...
Date: 21 May 2019
Three in four UK firms are struggling to recruit
Labour shortages are affecting businesses in all sectors and across all regions according to a new report...
Date: 15 May 2019
Phone fear affects over half of UK office workers
A survey has found that UK office workers are becoming increasingly anxious about answering the phone at work...
Date: 14 May 2019