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Remembering The Forgotten Heroes: Armed Forces SpousesBusiness News11th November 2019Remembering The Forgotten Heroes: Armed Forces Spouses

As the nation honours the veterans of today and yesterday, two organisations are fighting for the often-forgotten armed forces spouses who face giving up their chances of a career to support their partners.

The Opportunities Around VeganismBusiness Advice11th November 2019The Opportunities Around Veganism

How veganism has blossomed from a dietary choice to a way of life and how businesses can help cater for the booming market

What’s Stopping Startups From Starting Up?Business Advice5th November 2019What’s Stopping Startups From Starting Up?

New UK Government data revealed that 2018 was the first year since 2000 that the total number of businesses in the UK fell, down 27,000 from 5,695,000 to 5,668,000.

As Mothercare announces it will close its 79 remaining stores – 61% of Brits fear the high street will disappear for goodBusiness News4th November 2019As Mothercare announces it will close its 79 remaining stores – 61% of Brits fear the high street will disappear for good

In the wake of the announcement that Mothercare will be closing its remaining 79 stores, with the loss of 2500 jobs, it’s no surprise that 61% of Brits are worried that the high street will disappear completely over the next ten years, according to research

Halloween Pumps £23 Million into UK Cosmetics IndustryBusiness News31st October 2019Halloween Pumps £23 Million into UK Cosmetics Industry

The UK has fallen under Halloween’s spell, with its Halloween cosmetics market growing 36.5% between 2017-2018. Online beauty comparison site Cosmetify explored further and found that the season’s increased popularity has caused a spike in Halloween-relate

Robot revolution: how is packaging needing to adapt for the droid generation?Business News28th October 2019Robot revolution: how is packaging needing to adapt for the droid generation?

With the ability to cut delivery costs and carbon emissions in urban areas, this futuristic technology is set to become a staple in e-commerce delivery – completely overhauling the way we shop.

SMEs underserved and overcharged: A history of neglectBusiness News23rd October 2019SMEs underserved and overcharged: A history of neglect

Despite the obvious benefits SMEs contribute to the UK economy, historically they have been underserved and overcharged especially in relation to foreign exchange payments. New research by the European Central Bank found that traditional financial service prov

Growth in UK SMEs Borrowing Slowed in AugustBusiness News22nd October 2019Growth in UK SMEs Borrowing Slowed in August

SMEs represent 99% of all businesses operating in the UK and their financial health determines the growth and sustainability of the nation. Given the endless political and economic uncertainty it is hardly surprising that SMEs are exercising caution.

Launch of 100% plastic-free recyclable coffee cup is a UK-first from coffee company Rijo42Business News22nd October 2019Launch of 100% plastic-free recyclable coffee cup is a UK-first from coffee company Rijo42

A Manchester-based commercial coffee machine retailer is the first UK coffee brand to develop and launch a disposable coffee cup which can be recycled in conventional mixed-paper recycling bins, as well as composted alongside food waste.

Quarter of SME retailers missing the bill on consumer finance boomBusiness News16th October 2019Quarter of SME retailers missing the bill on consumer finance boom

A quarter of UK retailers are not capitalising on the rise in consumers spending on finance, according to new research. The study, conducted by innovative finance solutions provider, Duologi, found that consumer finance is on the rise, with 16% of consumers no

Meet the Fitness YouTubers Cashing in more than $800K a MonthBusiness News14th October 2019Meet the Fitness YouTubers Cashing in more than $800K a Month

With the potential to earn up to $3million playing video games, it’s no surprise people are turning to digital media to make a living. So what about fitness? How much can the world’s biggest fitness personalities earn online?

British SMEs missing out on £35,000 of extra revenue each monthBusiness News10th October 2019British SMEs missing out on £35,000 of extra revenue each month

With SMEs being the backbone of the British economy, research by Wix, the cloud-based website development platform, revealed that small businesses in the UK, could be missing out on £35,000 of extra revenue each month, due to a lack of efficiency online.

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