Business Insights

UK small businesses reveal retention concerns

More than a third of small business owners in the UK have regular concerns over retaining existing customers, according to new research from Hitachi Capital.

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VAT arrears total £2.6 billion as late payments cause delays

Businesses in the UK owe a staggering £2.6 billion in overdue VAT, with the late payment of invoices deemed to be one of the major reasons for it.

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Could small businesses benefit by offering discounts?

Small firms across the UK could potentially be missing out on improved sales as they are unprepared to offer discounts, according to a new study.

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Cyber-attacks cost businesses £200 billion a year

As technology improves, levels of cybercrime around the world have increased rapidly and those without protection are being hit hard.

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Are outdated government services stunting SME growth?

Out of date online government services could be slowing growth among small firms in the UK, according to technology firm EMC.

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