Business News

Businesses Say UK Economy is Biggest Concern in 2016

Elma Glasgow

ICAEW survey highlights vulnerability to changes to businesses due to our reliance on domestic trade

Second #MicroBizMattersDay Celebrates Small Business

Elma Glasgow

#MicroBizMattersDay on Friday 8 January is a day of collaboration among micro-enterprises around the world

'Make Tax Digital' Urges Removal of Quarterly Tax Return Requirement

Elma Glasgow

Government says firms don't need to submit four tax returns a year. And a petition forces Parliament to debate planned reforms to small business tax returns

Shopify Launches Build a Business VI Contest

Elma Glasgow

Shopify has announced a new "Build a Business VI" contest open to online retailers who are newly established on the eCommerce platform. Find out more here

Cumbrian Businesses Vow to Help and Grow Stronger

Tom Little

Cumbrian businesses rally to support for each other and the public during the December floods brought by Storm Desmond

ITV to Host Christmas Jumper Day

Elma Glasgow

ITV are set to host their annual celebration for Christmas Jumper Day, and SMEs are also looking to do their bit for charity. Find out how to get involved

£50 Million Flood Fund Launched

Elma Glasgow

£50 million will be made available to help families and businesses to recover from recent floods in Cumbria. Learn more about the money and advice on offer

Bosses Urged to Prepare for National Living Wage

Elma Glasgow

On 1 April 2016 the new National Living Wage comes into effect. The government is urging employers to take "4 simple steps" to prepare for the change.

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce's Advice for Flood-Hit Businesses

Elma Glasgow

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce's offers crucial guidance is available for businesses affected by Storm Desmond

Business Growth Scheme Scrapped

Elma Glasgow

The Business Growth Scheme has been scrapped by Government as part of its Spending Review. Read about the reaction from the business community to the news

Funding for Lending Scheme Extended to 2018

Elma Glasgow

An extension to the Funding for Lending Scheme has been confirmed until 2018, but what exactly does this mean for UK SMEs? Fleximize reviews the details

Fintech Firm Tops Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50

Elma Glasgow

Financial technology firms rank highly in 2015 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 – WorldRemit wins top award.

Santander Seek Out 'Big Ideas'

Elma Glasgow

Santander's Big Idea Competition is looking for bright, young minds who can solve tech issues in finance industry.

Osborne Reveals Autumn 2015 Spending Review

Elma Glasgow

The 2015 Spending Review and Autumn Statement were delivered to the Commons revealing some significant changes in tactic. Fleximize presents the key points

Reports of SME Lending Extension, Ahead of Autumn Statement

Elma Glasgow

Fleximize delves into rumours that the Autumn Statement will include an extension to the Funding for Lending Scheme, and what this would mean for lenders

Understand Your Credit Score to Find Finance, Says US Survey

Elma Glasgow

American research reveals that SMEs are more likely to secure small business loans if they understand their credit score.

54% of Firms Fear Impact of NLW

Elma Glasgow

New survey says 54% employers will feel impact of National Living Wage, starting in April 2016. Businesses to improve efficiency and productivity to cope.

Small Welsh Town Goes Offshore

Elma Glasgow

'Fair Tax Town', Crickhowell in Wales, finds a legal loophole to avoid paying tax in protest of a fairer tax system.

HMRC to Close Nearly 140 Local Offices

Elma Glasgow

HMRC has recently announced closures of 137 local sites in the UK to save £100 million. Fleximize explores this part of the government's modernisation plan

40% of Consumers to Christmas Shop on Mobile

Elma Glasgow

Research from Webloyalty reveals 40% of consumers will shop using mobile this Christmas, and will spend more time shopping online than last year.