Business Insights

Start-ups experience unprecedented growth

The top start-up companies in the UK recorded unprecedented growth in the last year, expanding at six times the rate of the rest of Britain’s businesses.

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One third of businesses aren’t offering formal learning

Almost one third of business (31%) could be holding themselves back by failing to provide formal learning programmes to their staff.

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British business feel more secure than last year

Businesses in the UK have reported stronger feelings of confidence this year compared to 2014, a recent survey has confirmed.

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Not recognising social media potential puts British businesses at risk

British businesses could be putting themselves at an unfair disadvantage by failing to acknowledge the potential of social media – a mistake not made in the USA.

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How manufacturing SMEs need to tackle productivity problems

Productivity plays a pivotal role in achieving growth for small businesses yet new research suggests many manufacturing firms are struggling to meet their plans.

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