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More than half of small businesses in the UK fail to celebrate their fifth birthday, according to new research from RSA.

Modern day business is not very forgiving – success and growth can be rapid, but similarly the demise of a firm can be just as swift.

Property insolvency specialists Moorfields Corporate Recovery Ltd have been appointed Administrators over Southcourt Properties Limited on 30 October 2014.

Businesses may need to change location for any number of reasons and a move is certainly not a decision to be taken lightly.

Finance is one of the key requirements for starting a business or driving growth, but new research suggests it is still the biggest issue faced by SMEs.

Finding the right people for the job is not always easy, but a study suggests that many SMEs are turning to apprenticeship schemes to fill the talent void.

When hiring staff it can be very easy to pick people based on the qualifications they may have gained at university.

Simon Thomas and Nick O’Reilly of leading restructuring and insolvency firm, Moorfields Corporate Recovery Ltd, were appointed Joint Liquidators of Agent Alliance Limited on 20 October 2014.

Small and medium-sized businesses in the UK believe that half of their revenue will come from export sales within five years.

Small businesses across the UK face a number of challenges relating to their everyday operations, but now new research has highlighted their biggest struggles in 2014.

The number of shops on the UK High Street decreased sharply in the first three quarters of 2014, according to a new study.

A healthy workforce can be key to business success, which is why employers place so much focus on mental health in the workplace.

Small businesses who export grow at a faster rate than those who do not, a new study from Barclays has claimed.

The cost of doing business is increasing quicker than the rate of inflation, according to new data, showcasing the need for firms to keep a close eye on their finances.

Simon Thomas and Nick O’Reilly of leading restructuring and insolvency firm, Moorfields Corporate Recovery Ltd, were appointed joint liquidators of Timeless Travel Limited on 14 October 2014.

Britain as a brand is incredibly powerful – a factor picked up on by most businesses that are based in the UK.

SMEs could be unwittingly harming their chances of securing finances for growth, according to new research from Experian.

The UK’s small businesses are leading the way when it comes to exporting, outperforming all of their European neighbours according to a new survey.

An overwhelming proportion of UK SMEs have backed the Small Business Bill that is currently manoeuvring its way through parliament.

A growing talent gap in the UK labour market could severely disrupt British businesses as a result of slow growth and lost opportunities, Hays plc has claimed.

A lack of a reliable internet connection would have a negative impact on more than half of online SMEs, according to new research.

Avoiding bankruptcy proved to be too difficult for thousands of small businesses during the financial crisis, but as the economy recovers, those still trading will want to ensure they don’t suffer a similar fate.

The Financial Conduct Authority is keen to boost the reputation of the debt management industry by ensuring that they act responsibly.

The UK’s mid-sized firms do not receive the recognition they deserve regardless of their contribution to the economy, according to accountancy and advisory firm BDO LLP.

One in four SMEs in the UK has predicted zero growth for the coming six months, suggesting that some firms still have concerns over the state of the economic recovery.

Nearly half of small business owners are putting work commitments ahead of family life, according to a new YouGov survey.