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Government introduces raft of measures to help home-based businesses
Business rates guidance and property legislation amongst new package of support Business minister Matthew Hancock has today unveiled a series of new measures which aim to give entrepreneurs “greater...
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All-in-one HR tool launched for small businesses by Startups.co.uk founder
Small firms will be able to manage payroll, employment and benefits using citrusHR An all-in-one cloud-based HR solution for small businesses has launched today by David Lester, the founder of...
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A third of home businesses mistakenly believe a home insurance policy will...
Two out of five home businesses are not insured at all 145,000 ‘homepreneurs’ mistakenly believe home contents insurance will cover their business, research by Direct Line for Business and Enterprise...
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A quarter of small firms work 51 hour weeks or more
Small business owners content to work excessive hours yet health and productivity could be at risk The majority of small business owners (68%) exceed the standard 35 hour week with 25% of entrepreneurs...
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Quarter of UK entrepreneurs leave school by 16
Almost a third of British entrepreneurs have started their own business by the age of 30 British entrepreneurs are likely to leave school at or before the age of 18 according to research into the...
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Report finds that Easter holidays could cost home businesses £220m
Despite this many parents highlight advantages of homebound children with 10% claiming they work harder during the holidays Small business insurer Direct Line has unveiled research revealing that 60%...
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Lack of productivity costs UK businesses £250m a year
On average employees lose 70 working days a year due to workplace distractions UK businesses are losing out on an estimated £250m a year due to unproductive and ‘distracted’ employees, according to a...
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Stress of moving office costs small businesses £40,000
Business owners delay moving because of the costs, time and hassles of relocating More than three quarters of small and medium sized enterprises delay moving premises because of the stresses associated...
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Third of British workers in companies of over 20 staff don’t know all their...
88% of small business employees claim that team bonding events have helped them become closer with fellow workers Almost a third (32%) of British workers in companies with over 20 employees don’t know...
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Over half of small businesses do not “completely” understand their customers...
Study finds that many UK business owners don’t have the time to improve or enhance customer relationships Over half of the UK’s small and medium sized enterprises do not “completely” understand the...
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