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Thanks to the changing face of the way that businesses now operate, the risk of cyber-attacks and the importance of cyber security is more prevalent than ever.

The single market benefits businesses when it comes to the movement of goods, services and people within the UK.

The housing crisis, particularly in London, is deepening, and more and more millennials and renters are being left in difficult scenarios, with many struggling to make ends meet.

Migration within the UK is something that is always on the public agenda. While some are opposed to it, others believe that it is something which is necessary in order for businesses and certain sectors to flourish.

At present, the retail industry is going through a wave of change thanks to one main component. E-commerce.

The impact of Brexit is far-reaching and is likely to negatively impact on a number of industries, one being hospitality.

The collapse of Carillion, a major British multinational facilities management and construction services company, has highlighted some major downfalls within the UK construction industry .

According to recent statistics, the manufacturing industry in the UK is seeing good levels of growth at the moment.

If you are an avid Instagram user and happen to follow a number of different retail outlets on the social media site, you’ve probably noticed a new feature that has appeared recently.

It’s no secret that there is a chronic housing shortage in the UK at the moment. The average estate agent typically has 42 homes on their books per branch

When it comes to boosting growth and productivity, technology is a vital tool that SMEs need to make the most of.

Statistics recently released by WorldFirst have revealed that the number of SMEs that are trading internationally is steadily declining. The figure dropped to 1.5 million last year, just half of what it was in 2016.

The impending doom of Brexit is still hanging over many SMEs heads, particularly with regards to expanding and trading globally and boosting profitability.

The Prime Minister has recently revealed that her second most pertinent concern, first of course being the ever topical Brexit, is to address the housing shortage in the UK.

When you’re running an SME, one of the biggest things that you are trying to achieve is high levels of productivity. Being productive means that your workforce is hitting targets and is producing high levels of work

If your business operates in the retail sector, it’s likely that you have a website that enables you to sell your goods to customers. The role of e-commerce has never been more prevalent.

It’s National Career’s Week so there isn’t a much better time to talk about the benefits of SMEs taking on interns.

Hiring high-quality staff is a problem for all businesses and it seems that at the moment SMEs are faring pretty badly when it comes to recruitment and retention.

With an increased pressure to sustain growth and concerns over the stability of the UK economy continuing to rise, it’s no wonder that 1 in 4 British workers have admitted to dealing with mental health issues in the workplace

As SMEs in the UK continue to struggle to access the appropriate funding needed to facilitate growth, a capital funding provider is helping small to medium sized enterprises with a tailored approach to financing that matches them with privately owned investment companies.