The announcement or a new role names small business commissioner was greeted with cautious optimism this week: but what powers will this new office bring with it and will it have any real clout to effect change around late payments and beyond?
Lack of skills is an issue that has been worrying SME business owners for some time now: so is the Enterprise Bill the answer and what can be down until its effects are felt?
Statement from Department for Business, Innovation and Skills extends deadline for consultation of small business leaders around legislation to protect small businesses when making purchases for commercial purposes.
Speaking ahead of Wednesday's Budget, John Cridland, director general of the CBI, called on the next government to mind the 'financial gap' experienced by many medium-sized UK businesses.
