Why more disabled workers are choosing self-employment
More disabled people than ever are choosing to work for themselves, but they are being let down by poor support from government...
Date: 18 June 2019
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Small business news - June 2019
June 2019
One in three self-employed workers not insured
Almost one third of the UK's self-employed workers have no protection against the risks associated with running a business, according to a new report...
Date: 18 June 2019
Brits turn to side hustles for extra cash
It has become increasingly common for professionals to have a business on the side in order to supplement their income, according to a new study...
Date: 18 June 2019
SME Health Check Index falls to 12-month low
The SME Health Check Index score fell by 6...
Date: 14 June 2019
Commuting hours are longer than ever
UK commuters are spending more time getting to work and the average cost of commuting over a lifetime has reached £135,000...
Date: 11 June 2019
What Brits really think about work
A new study has found that attitudes to work are shifting as millennials increasingly focus on their work/life balance...
Date: 11 June 2019
Half of small business owners struggle with finances
A new poll has found that 51% of UK small business owners need help managing their finances...
Date: 11 June 2019
Two-thirds of firms struggling to fill digital roles
UK companies are sounding the alarm as demand for workers with digital skills is set to rise in the next three years...
Date: 4 June 2019
Freelancers blame government as their earnings fall
The latest research by IPSE reveals that UK freelancers saw a drop of over £4,000 in their average earnings in the first quarter of 2019...
Date: 4 June 2019
Crucial MTD deadline hits as UK VAT rules change
Any business that is about to file its April 2019 monthly VAT return must sign up to Making Tax Digital and file its return using MTD-compliant software...
Date: 4 June 2019
Weak start to 2019 for UK exporters
More UK exporters are reporting a decrease in orders in the opening quarter of the year according to the latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook...
Date: 29 May 2019
Widespread confusion about off-payroll reforms
One in five UK sole traders is preparing for proposed off-payroll reforms even though the new IR35 legislation won't affect them, research has revealed...
Date: 29 May 2019
Four in ten SME bosses "meddle" in HR
A new study has found that small business leaders interfere in people management more than they do in other business disciplines...
Date: 28 May 2019
One year on: most companies still not GDPR-compliant
Twelve months after the introduction of new data privacy legislation, many organisations are struggling to meet their obligations...
Date: 28 May 2019
Bosses tell BAME workers to change their names
Nearly one in three ethnic minority employees has been told to adopt a "western work name" by their boss, according to a new study...
Date: 28 May 2019
Revealed: least and most expensive places to insure a home
New research from MoneySuperMarket reveals the most and least expensive places to insure a home...
Date: 23 May 2019
IES calls for better support for obese employees
Following recent publication of its new report, the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) wants employers to gain a better understanding of obesity...
Date: 22 May 2019