When we think of what is nearshoring we think of outsourcing business operations to a geographically proximate country. Discover here why companies do it.
In May 2021, the Government launched the Help To Grow Scheme, to help small and medium businesses (SMEs) by providing them with the skills they need to grow their businesses. According to Phil Hall, Head of Public Affairs & Public Policy at the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), over 90% of SMEs are not eligible … Read more
According to the latest Lloyds Bank Business Barometer, which covers responses from 4th January to 18th January, just over a quarter of UK businesses will absorb higher costs. 39% of UK businesses see themselves forced to raise prices as a response to the rising costs. Overall, almost half of the UK businesses (49%) surveyed stated, … Read more
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From 1 April 2022 the UK government will introduce a rise in national living wage and minimum wage. While workers will be looking forward to their wage increase, many small businesses will not. Being prepared for the increase in national living wage and minimum wage is vital for every small business to minimise its impact. … Read more
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A new study has shown small businesses are reluctant to hire new staff in the coming 12 months. New data by small business lender iwoca has shown what small businesses are worried about in 2022. The biggest worry by far is rising inflation, with 71% of small businesses citing this as their main concern. Inflation … Read more
The latest survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) shows that 8% of small businesses are at risk of having to close this year due to late payments. The FSB has questioned more than 1,200 small business owners for their latest survey. The results are startling and show that many small businesses are struggling … Read more
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