Crowd-funded boost after telling Dragon: I’m out
A young entrepreneur who rejected an offer of cash in the Dragon’s Den has officially closed its first round of fundraising…
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Digital adoption – has it really taken off?
Lockdowns accelerated consumer digital adoption, which should be good news for many businesses. But over two years later, many companies are…
Why I think plastic has virtually had its day
Guest comment by Stuart Davenport Never has the role of a finance professional been more daunting. Inflation, energy prices, staffing issues…
Key to productivity – a four-day week?
Flexible working patterns, including a switch to a four-day week, could improve workplace productivity, according to a new survey by Alliance…
Small firm equity cash fell by a tenth last year
Small business equity investment fell 11 per cent last year, driven by a downturn in market conditions in the second half,…
Micro businesses ‘thrive where others stall’
The UK’s entrepreneurial spirit appears stronger than ever, as new data shows that the number of micro businesses has grown every…
Why do so many FDs fear tech changes?
More than a quarter of finance decision-makers would be unlikely to change their accounting software provider even if they could achieve ROI in less than…
How AP automation can reduce fraud risk
Guest comment by Karim Ben-Jaafar In 2021, a staggering 64 per cent of UK companies fell victim to some kind of…
Grant incentives offered to sustainable restaurants
London’s independent take-aways and restaurants can now apply funding for more sustainable packaging to help their businesses become more environmentally friendly….
If you can make one of these, you’ll be in demand
Wig makers, canine beauticians and vent chick sexers all qualify for sponsorship under the Government’s Appendix Skilled Worker job list. They…