Why small business really matters
In 2016, there were 5.5 million
businesses in the UK. Over 99% of businesses are Small or Medium Sized
businesses – employing 0-249 people. 5.3 million (96%) businesses were
micro-businesses – employing 0-9 people. Micro-businesses accounted for 32% of
employment and...
Apprenticeships are plummeting because of Apprenticeship Levy, says FMB
Apprenticeship starts are falling because of the Apprenticeship Levy which needs to be made more flexible, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
The FMB’s reaction is in response to statistics published today by the Department for Education, which...
Channel 4 Goes to Leeds
Leeds has been chosen for the new national HQ of Channel 4 to boost the way it reflects life outside London above Birmingham and Greater Manchester.
The broadcaster will keep another headquarters in London but will move aound 200 of...
Engineering plays a vital role in the UK’s Economy
Engineering plays a vital role in the UK’s economy, providing employment on a large scale and producing the majority of our physical exports. Engineering is also responsible for developing and implementing some of the solutions to major global challenges.
UK...
SME News Award and more charitable endeavours cap off a great year for Birmingham’s...
Bootcamp Media has been recognised as “Birmingham’s Best Marketing & Web Design Agency” in the 2018 SME News UK Enterprise Awards.
Based in Birmingham’s beautiful Jewellery Quarter, Bootcamp Media is a team of creative, driven individuals who excel at web...
CALL FOR MORE LOCAL SUPPORT
ART Business Loans (ART) was delighted to welcome the Secretary General of Co-operatives UK, Ed Mayo, to its 21st AGM, held at Innovation Birmingham Campus on 28thSeptember. In his keynote speech, Mr Mayo talked about the value of Community...
YOUNGEST PRESIDENT OF THE GBCC ANNOUNCED
Saqib Bhatti was installed as the youngest and first Muslim president in the 205-year history of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC).
The 33-year-old, a director at accountancy firm Younis Bhatti & Company, succeeded Paul Kehoe at last weeks annual...
Inspirational words from leaders at patrons dinner
Asian Business Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) patrons were inspired to "be bold, be brave, be empathetic" at a recent patrons dinner.
Patrons of the Chamber, including West Midland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association, Mazars, Edgbaston, Aston University, FBC Manby Bowdler, RBS...
We need young people who are employable at 16
The British Chambers of Commerce have impressed upon the government to ensure that the current apprenticeship frameworks are fit for purpose for small and medium sized businesses (SME). According to a statistical analysis of business in the UK conducted...
Entrepreneurial Index ranks Birmingham as UK’s Most Entrepreneurial City 2018
Instant Offices Entrepreneurial Index has classified Birmingham top amongst the UK’s leading cities with over 21,000 companies launched this year.
When it comes to business start-ups in Britain, London may lead the pack, but the latest study from Instant Offices...
