Business Insights

Which regions are worst affected by business rate increases?

Milton Keynes and Reading are set to be two of the hardest hit areas as a result of increases in business rates for small firms.

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Professional sector notes growth, but retail and construction slows

Small business entrants into the key UK sectors have increased since 2010, although growth rates have varied wildly, new research shows.

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Small firms should brace for £330 million IT tax burden

The majority of small businesses will need to update their computer hardware to complete new digital tax processes, the Government has warned.

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Media SMEs reveal Brexit concerns

More than half of media, marketing, advertising and PR small businesses have voiced concerns over potential opportunities in a post-Brexit environment.

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Nearly one fifth of SMEs miss payday to stay in business

Nearly one in five of Britain’s small and medium sized businesses have missed at least one payday as they struggle to survive, new research has revealed.

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