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WEBBank of England interest rate cut, first for 4 years The long awaited interest rate reduction has finally arrived but only just. The decision to reduce rates from 5.25% to 5% ... more. Budget 2024 in summary In a strategic move to rejuvenate Conservative electoral prospects, Jeremy Hunt unveiled a Budget prioritizing tax relief for workers and ...
Always the perfect fit: Why adaptability matters for SME CRM …
WEB4 hours ago · Yet, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) find themselves in a similar predicament when it comes to their Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.They're often stuck using tools that just don't work, fumbling with their data when what they really need is a well-crafted solution that can be tailored to their specific needs and provide the things they need to run their business.
Startup School for Seniors Steps Up as Growing Numbers of Over …
WEBIn early January, IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) released ground breaking analysis revealing a remarkable surge in self-employment among individuals over the age of 50 - and despite an overall decrease in the total solo self-employed population since 2020, the number of business owners in this age group is experiencing significant growth.
More than one million over 50s now work for themselves as …
WEBThe analysis, published today by IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed), found that the number of self-employed business owners aged 50 and over surged to 1.1 million in 2023 - 89,000 more than in 2020 - despite the total solo self-employed population falling by 154,000 in the same period.
Helping SMEs unlock the power of international trade
WEBSep 16, 2024 · By Tim Reid, Chief Executive of UK Export Finance. In April, the Office for National Statistics published data showing that since 2020, there has been 63 percent growth in real terms in the export of services and 7 percent growth for goods.International trade is one of the drivers of growth in modern Britain, as it has been for decades - …
Dubai Property tycoon Rizwan Sajan, launches London office of his …
WEB2 days ago · Rizwan Sajan, is the richest Indian in Dubai and affectionately dubbed "The 1% Man", reflecting a unique initiative from Danube Properties, which allows buyers to pay only 1% per month for 80 months when purchasing property to make luxury living more accessible. Rizwan has featured in Forbes, GQ, and other high profile titles for his entrepreneurial successes.
Urgent call for more accessible finance options with 34% of SMEs …
WEBA survey of 500 SMEs by invoice finance company Novuna Business Cash Flow highlights the critical need for more accessible and flexible financing options for small and medium-sized enterprises if they are to survive.. 34% of SMEs could cease trading if unable to secure funding. The survey revealed a concerning statistic: 34% of SMEs are at risk of closing their doors permanently if they are ...
Critical Spring Budget for SMEs: 31% of business owners fear …
WEBIn a recent survey conducted by invoice finance company Novuna Business Cash Flow, involving 500 small and medium sized enterprises, a startling 31% of business owners anticipate the potential closure of their businesses by the end of 2024.This statistic underscores the significance of the forthcoming Spring budget, positioning it as potentially one of the most critical in recent years.
Engine set to transform business tendering with launch of …
WEB2 days ago · Headquartered in London, Engine specialises in building custom AI solutions known as ‘knowledge engines', through which clients can instantly access the benefits of top-tier natural language AI without exposing their data or relying on unreliable online information. Trained on an organisation's previous bids, case studies, and sales material via retrieval augmented generative (RAG) AI, Bid ...