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A shocking proportion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) feel that they are falling behind when it comes to marketing strategies – a fact compounded by their lack of understanding on the matter.

The Government’s newly appointed Small Business Commissioner will tackle late payments amongst SMEs and restore balance between the country’s largest and smallest organisations.

According to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), the vast majority of SMEs want to go green but are put off by perceived poor security for their investments.

Small businesses could find themselves facing a few more financial difficulties than they anticipated this summer as seasonal shopping habits continue to influence company performance.

Britain’s lack of IT skills are jeopardising the safety of numerous small businesses, new research has shown.

Rigorous work ethics are a cornerstone of any small business but failing to take time out from the office could potentially be putting small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) at risk.

Staff falling asleep at their desks or taking time off work for tiredness is costing the UK economy more than £450 million a year, a new study suggests.

Small businesses across the UK are recognising the value of apprenticeships but don’t want the hassle of the administration that is attached to them, new research suggests.

Technology has advanced considerably in the past decade but new research suggests many businesses are still using outdated practices and equipment.

Small businesses in the UK are very positive about the year ahead with more than half outlining plans to hire staff, according to a new survey.

Business expansion within national borders can be difficult in itself, but making a decision to enter into export markets can be even tougher.

The UK’s smallest businesses are having to wait longer than ever before for their invoices to be paid, according to a new study.

As technology becomes increasingly vital for businesses, managing related costs grow in importance too.

New research suggests that many small businesses are not taking advantage of their office space and this could in turn be impacting upon their ability to attract and retain staff.

Small businesses in the UK are struggling to overcome the complexities of accounting, according to new research.

Staff accidents and ill-health can cause severe disruption for many small businesses, as many of these situations will come with financial costs attached.

Only one in a hundred Brits is truly financially savvy, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics, and this is impacting on business performance.

The UK’s microbusinesses are blissfully unaware of what impact auto enrolment could have, according to new research.

British businesses are wasting billions of pounds every year on research that is not of any use, a new study has claimed.

Corporate governance varies across nearly every organisation, regardless of its size, but smaller firms could benefit from a tailored approach.

Fraudulent activity is costing the UK’s small businesses £18 billion every year, according to new research from Sage Pay.

Unpaid tax bills were deemed a leading cause for HMRC applying to shut down businesses in the last year, according to new research.

Business running costs are among the leading outlays for any firm and will ultimately impact upon profits if not managed effectively.