http://www.thesme.co.uk/rss.php The SME RSS news feed RSS news feed en-uk Copyright 2013 The SME RSS news feed 144 23 http://www.thesme.co.uk/rss.php /images/logo_rss.gif The outlook for UK exporters supplying business sectors such as retail, cars and chemicals is significantly brighter outside the European Union according to a new report from Coface. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=229 Tue, 07 May 2013 13:17:12 +0100 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=229 16.8 million feeling stressed out by their finances every single day, according to research from MoneySupermarket. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=225 Tue, 07 May 2013 13:17:07 +0100 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=225 Results of research, carried out by Lloyds TSB Commercial, found that 70% of SME's are adopting a sustainable approach to secure new business, while 54% are becoming sustainable to save money. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=226 Tue, 07 May 2013 13:17:03 +0100 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=226 This Christmas, retailers across the country are succumbing to the cold as Austerity Britain gets into full swing, according to the latest research from Begbies Traynor. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=228 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:25:22 +0100 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=228 Just over half of SME online retailers saw an increase in sales last year http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=223 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:25:09 +0100 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=223 Research carried out by accountancy and business advisory firm RSM Tenon, has revealed that almost 60% of SMEs believe Government is not helping businesses to export. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=231 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:25:06 +0100 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=231 Proof that businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to collect their cash is provided in new statistics - published for the first time - from the Credit Services Association (CSA), the industry body representing the UK debt collection industry. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=230 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:24:58 +0100 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=230 A report which sought the views retailers has highlighted that SME retailers are being left behind when it comes to incorporating mobile commerce as part of their customer offering. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=214 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:24:53 +0100 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=214 The Government is set to expand its scheme which provides loans of around £2,500 to young entrepreneurs to help them start businesses. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=224 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:57:56 +0000 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=224 The forecast further strengthens the UK's position as a global leader in the market, second only to the US in terms of market value. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=212 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:28:23 +0000 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=212 Tablets and smartphones increase impulse buys by £1.1 billion per year, says Rackspace retail research http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=220 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:28:11 +0000 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=220 A new study by BACS has found that the average amount owed to small businesses has risen, now up to £35.3 billion, more than half the £64 billion Deloitte estimates is outstanding to all UK businesses. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=211 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:28:06 +0000 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=211 UK retailers announced substantial UK and overseas investment at the British Business Embassy Retail, Food and Drink summit in London yesterday. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=215 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:28:02 +0000 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=215 Template letters help small businesses struggling with late payment http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=204 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:27:50 +0000 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=204 There is a storm brewing across the retail sector and the winds of change are leaving no corner of the retail landscape untouched. By Timo Ronkainen http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=218 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:27:48 +0000 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=218 Alan Stephenson-Brown, UK Managing Director for Phoenix Managed Networks believes that a multi layered approach to security is required across the board to improve current practices. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=222 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:57:42 +0000 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=222 The Chancellor's decision not to increase fuel duty in August should offer some relief to hard-pressed consumers and to the retail sector. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=213 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:15:31 +0000 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=213 The SM-S220i has been developed in response to the rapidly growing demand for a mobile Bluetooth printer that is compatible with multiple operating systems (Windows®, Android™, Linux, iOS). http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=221 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:41:12 +0000 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=221 Less than a quarter of web users will happily opt in to cookies following the introduction of the EU ePrivacy Directive next month, according to a new survey by Econsultancy. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=206 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:51:12 +0000 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=206 1 in 5 (16%) UK adults have never used the internet, amounting to 7.82 million people, according to new research. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=216 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:25:27 +0000 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=216 Lending to small firms has slipped to a new low, according to the finance provider Syscap. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=199 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:15:55 +0100 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=199 In the last article we looked at your competition and why research is so important before beginning to SEO your website. In Step 3, we're going to begin to use that research to pinpoint your direction and marketing strategy. By Clare Green http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=114 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:15:25 +0100 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=114 The late payment of trade invoices is threatening the profits, growth and even survival prospects of small firms but few use formal procedures to tackle the problem. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=207 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:15:17 +0100 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=207 New research carried out by Which? has revealed that nearly three quarters of consumers (74%) feel that supermarkets are trying to mislead them by using confusing pricing practices. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=219 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:15:13 +0100 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=219 A consortium of independent shopkeepers are fighting back against the rise and impact of online shopping with a virtual high street designed to appeal to local customers. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=217 Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:48:56 +0100 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=217 Gartner has reported there are signs of maturity in the social media market, but certain segments are showing some signs of 'fatigue'. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=95 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:59:17 +0100 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=95 The Chancellor has today launched the National Loan Guarantee Scheme (NLGS), helping smaller businesses across the UK (with an annual group turnover of up to £50 million) access cheaper finance. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=202 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:30:23 +0100 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=202 Almost 60 per cent of the UK workforce planning to take time off to enjoy major national events this summer. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=209 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:26:18 +0100 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=209 Employee negligence responsible for 36% of all data breaches http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=201 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:12:28 +0100 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=201 A lack of credit is forcing profitable SMEs into administration, according to a UK entrepreneur. http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=210 Wed, 30 May 2012 10:18:41 +0100 http://www.thesme.co.uk/item.php?news_id=210