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UK productivity falls below global top ten; ‘slacking off’ may help

The UK economy ranks as 16th most productive, according to OECD data. At the same time, our economy reportedly gains £120 billion per year when employees ‘slack off’. So what's behind this productivity paradox?

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Crowdfunding deals in decline: is this a sign of things to come?

A recent report from data company Beauhurst reveals a slowdown in crowdfunding deals for the first time since the birth of the sector, with 22 per cent fewer completed deals in the first half of 2016 than the year before. Critics may foresee a burst bubble, but proponents of the space expect this to be a passing pre-Brexit hiccup |A recent report from data company Beauhurst reveals a slowdown in crowdfunding deals for the first time since the birth of the sector, with 22 per cent fewer completed deals in the first half of 2016 than the year before. Critics may foresee a burst bubble, but proponents of the space expect this to be a passing pre-Brexit hiccup 

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Are you addicted to work?

Perhaps you're a proponent of flexible working, enjoying an "anytime, anywhere" approach to managing your business. But do you know when to disconnect from work? Here's how you can tell if you've crossed over to the dark side.|Perhaps you're a proponent of flexible working, enjoying an "anytime, anywhere" approach to managing your business. But do you know when to disconnect from work? Here's how you can tell if you've crossed over to the dark side.

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RESEARCH: SMEs less inclined to reinvest post-Brexit

UK corporate SMEs reportedly paid out 94 per cent of their profits as dividends, up from 63 per cent the year before, suggesting a dip in confidence |UK corporate SMEs reportedly paid out 94 per cent of their profits as dividends, up from 63 per cent the year before, suggesting a dip in confidence 

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BREAKING: Didi Chuxing set to acquire Uber China

After years of fierce competition, Chinese transport behemoth, Didi Chuxing has bought Uber China for $35 billion, potentially opening 95 per cent of the cab hailing market to the merged entity.

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Life is fun, but don’t take your eye off the goals: Chika Russell 

Chika Russell shared her story with millions of viewers on BBC 2's Dragon's Den last year. What those viewers didn't see is how she turned down the £30,000 offer to take her Nigerian-inspired snack foods across the nation alone. Here's how Chika's has grown

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London-based on-demand laundry service secures further funding for expansion 

Laundrapp closed a £5 million fundraising round today, and eyes the global market.

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Investor confidence still strong: deal volumes defy pre-Brexit predictions

UK's lower middle market sees 40 private equity investments of £1.63 billion in the first half of the year, challenging pre-Brexit predictions of a slowdown|UK's lower middle market sees 40 private equity investments of £1.63 billion in the first half of the year, challenging pre-Brexit predictions of a slowdown

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London-based on-demand laundry service secures further funding for expansion 

Laundrapp closed a £5 million fundraising round today, and eyes the global market.

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Investor confidence still strong: deal volumes defy pre-Brexit predictions

UK's lower middle market sees 40 private equity investments of £1.63 billion in the first half of the year, challenging pre-Brexit predictions of a slowdown|UK's lower middle market sees 40 private equity investments of £1.63 billion in the first half of the year, challenging pre-Brexit predictions of a slowdown

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BREAKING: Margot James appointed small business minister

Margot James bring decades of entrepreneurial experience to her role as minister for small business, consumers and corporate responsibility in PM Theresa May's new cabinet.

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Potential payments reform: a goldmine for fintech?

The Payment System Regulator's call for reform could create new opportunities for fintech firms.

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Where could we get our seasonal workforce from post Brexit?

Charlotte Slocombe, partner at Fragomen Worldwide, discusses the potential impact of Brexit on the SME market and how our US neighbours manage the shortage of seasonal and unskilled labour.

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More than half of all data breaches are down to human error

Cyberfraud is sector agnostic. Any business in any industry is just as vulnerable, if not more, to data leaks and fraud, which is why curbing tech naivety should be high on the agenda for growing businesses|Cyberfraud is sector agnostic. Any business in any industry is just as vulnerable, if not more, to data leaks and fraud, which is why curbing tech naivety should be high on the agenda for growing businesses

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