What a relief. Innovation spending on the rise
Companies significantly increased their innovation investment in the 2021-22 tax year, figures released by HMRC. They show £7.6 billion in tax…
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Private equity as an alternative source of finance to debt
Guest comment by Flor Kassai A challenging backdrop has forced many businesses to pivot into defensive mode and re-think growth plans…
Making the most of an Open Innovation strategy
From supply chain disruption to rising levels of inflation, today’s businesses are having to navigate an increasingly challenging economic environment. On…
Finance leads the way with Millennials in the boardroom
Accounting and finance is paving the way for collaborative leadership teams with millennials taking the lead as directors, according to new…
Is a lack of entrepreneurial spirit holding Britain back?
Guest comment by Stephen Newton Once the stomping ground of successful start-ups and burgeoning unicorns, the recent high-profile decisions by Arm…
Most businesses ‘predict growth within the next year’
Eight in 10 small business owners expect to see growth over the next 12 months – an uplift of 13 percentage…
Raising start-up funds – breaking down the options
Guest comment from Steven Mooney Small businesses act as the backbone of the UK economy, significantly contributing to job creation, fostering…
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…
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…
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,…