SMEs worldwide are grappling with a multifaceted and unprecedented challenge, aptly named the “poly-crisis,” according to the latest SME Barometer from Prism, which launched at the W3B Club at Rise by Barclays, the home of Fintech at Old Street. This complex and far-reaching conundrum is characterised by a series of high-impact risk events, including ongoing […]
When it comes to running a business, every minute and penny counts towards its success. However, new research from Capital on Tap shows that over two-fifths of UK business owners work for free, and are asked to work at discounted rates an average of 75 times per year. The research conducted by Capital on Tap […]
The co-founder of the ‘Reclaim These Streets campaign, Jamie Klingler, has revealed that her decision to invest in herself, after years of heavy drinking and partying, is the most valuable step she’s taken, despite it making her poorer. Klingler is a guest on ‘Status Update’ the new podcast from influencer marketing agency Disrupt and features some […]
The latest Data-Driven Resilience Report from global data and analytics provider Dun & Bradstreet reveals the rising costs of doing business as the most significant threat to businesses’ survival over the next 12 months. The study, which surveyed over 3,000 business decision makers globally, highlights the role of data in making businesses both resilient to […]
Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE DL has been appointed patron of the Small Business Charter – the mark of excellence for business schools that excel in supporting small businesses, entrepreneurs, and local economic growth. He has used the appointment to urge UK business schools and government to build on their collaboration to help the economy “go […]
The 12 days of Christmas have stretched to more like 45, according to research into the nation’s changing festive habits that also suggests outdoor lights are becoming the norm while – for a third of homes – one tree is no longer enough. Unlike the Christmas carol, which describes 12 days of festivities, a fifth […]
Herefordshire-based SafeLane Global (SafeLane) counters explosive and hazardous material threats, holding global expertise in the clearance of landmines and explosive remnants of war, including improvised explosive devices. Its work on land and in marine environments creates safer spaces for clients and communities. Following strategic acquisitions in the UK between 2019 and 2022, SafeLane’s UK operations […]
Bankers can earn unlimited bonuses again from today, following a change to rules brought in following the financial crisis prompting a warning from the TUC that removing the cap will bring back a “greed is good” culture. Before 2008 City high-flyers hit the headlines for spending their bonuses on fast cars and champagne-fuelled nights. But UK […]
‘Joy tsar’ Saj Shah, bestselling author of Joynetix – who is regularly called upon to advise organisations on how to establish thriving, joy-fuelled cultures at work – explains why leaders shouldn’t allow office politics to spiral into grudges between employees if they want to build a productive, innovative, and rewarding work environment. There’s a myriad […]
The higher cost of borrowing is weighing heavily on bank lending in a sign that the UK economy may be facing a recession due to the Bank of England’s interest rate hikes. Both mortgage lending and consumer lending dropped in September as the interest rates on bank loans continued rising, according to new data from […]