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Small Business Growth Outlook At Stands Still, As Three In Four Fear Economic Shocks
The percentage of small businesses predicting growth for the next three months (28%) remains largely unchanged on last quarter (27%) – although 78% of enterprises…

Paul Austen Associates Announces Acquisition of AP Accountancy, Marking Strategic Expansion
In a significant move that underscores continued growth and strategic ambition, leading Cheshire and Staffordshire accountancy firm Paul Austen Associates Ltd has announced the acquisition of Stoke-on-Trent based AP Accountancy…

Grant Scheme To Help Young People Into Work Launches With UKSE Support
Business finance provider UKSE is enabling young people to get into employment by funding a grants scheme to pay for practical steps to help them…

DJH boosts its growing presence in Liverpool with SB&P acquisition
DJH has reinforced its commitment to Liverpool’s thriving business community by acquiring a well-respected local practice.

Only 18% Of Scottish Small Business Plan To Create Jobs As Many Focus On Cost Control To Navigate Geo-political Disruption And Market Uncertainty
Two in three Scottish small (65%) are working on plans to strengthen and grow over the spring months (down from 70% this time last year),…

Worcestershire home buyers given £10,000 incentive at Kendrick Homes’ latest open weekends
One of the region’s leading housebuilders is looking to support people overcome the volatile property market by holding two special open weekends in Worcestershire on…

Glentoran Insider Breaks Silence On 25 Years Of Turmoil In New Book
A former Glentoran director has revealed how the club came close to financial collapse, operated week to week and missed opportunities worth millions in a…

BCRS Business Loans Allocated £20m By British Business Bank To Support Businesses Across West Midlands and Wales
Community lender BCRS Business Loans has been allocated £20m by the British Business Bank to support underserved small businesses across the West Midlands and Wales.

Small businesses explore renewable and green energy options
One in six small business owners (17%) say now is the time to explore renewable or green energy options, in an attempt to lower costs…

Synergy celebrates 20 years in business
There are celebrations ahead as Harrogate-based vehicle leasing company, Synergy Car and Van Leasing, turns 20.

Edwin Coe announces corporate leadership transition as team builds on Legal 500 recognition and transactional growth
Edwin Coe has announced a leadership transition within its corporate team, with Russel Shear stepping down as head of department and Daniel Bellau taking on…

BCRS Business Loans colleagues transform Compton Care garden
Colleagues from BCRS Business Loans have swapped the office for the outdoors and spent two days volunteering at Compton Care, a specialist charity providing palliative…

West Midlands charity receives £5,000 to help disadvantaged young people into employment
A West Midlands based charity that supports disadvantaged young people gain employment, education and training has received a £5,000 donation from business investment specialist UKSE…

From supercars to sensible Mercs, what Britain’s footballers really drive
Flashy supercars may dominate social media, but new research suggests Britain’s professional footballers are far more conservative when it comes to their everyday car choices.

DJH Derby marks 20 years of growth at Pride Park offices
A leading East Midlands accountancy group is marking 20 years at its Pride Park offices by setting out ambitious growth plans.

“Built Specifically For How MATs Actually Run”: New IMP Finance System Launched By IMP Software
IMP Software, trusted by more than 570 MATs and 6,500 schools across England, has announced the official launch and roll-out of IMP Finance, a next-generation…

Female led recruitment company to grow workforce following contract win
A female- led recruitment company is set to grow following a significant contract win supported by business finance provider UKSE.

University of Birmingham launches payroll savings scheme to help staff build financial resilience
The University of Birmingham has launched a new payroll savings scheme to support the financial wellbeing of more than 10,000 staff, in a move designed…

‘Do the little things’ message resonates at St David’s Day Breakfast
ACCA Cymru/Wales marked St David’s Day by bringing together the business community in Wales to celebrate the contribution business makes to the community and to…

BCRS Business Loans Continues Support For Not-For-Profit Microfinancer
BCRS Business Loans is continuing its commitment to boosting micro-entrepreneurship across Wales and the West Midlands, providing more than £41,000 in further funding for Purple…

Nera Capital Onboards New £50 Million Funder, Appointed as Asset Manager.
Litigation finance platform Nera Capital has onboarded a new South America-based funding partner committing £50 million of capital across litigation finance and legal assets, as…

Self-employed and landlords urged to prepare for long-awaited Making Tax Digital rule change
The self-employed and landlords are being urged to prepare for the long-awaited Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) rule change, which marks…

New book ‘Protect Your Mission’ offers nonprofit leaders a practical roadmap to building a finance function that supports mission-driven work
Nonprofit leaders are deeply committed to their missions, but many find themselves slowed down by financial systems that were never designed to support growth or…

Newcastle-headquartered Insurer Delivers Strong Renewal Results Amid Global Shipping Challenges
The global marine insurer, NorthStandard, headquartered on Newcastle’s Quayside, has reported continued growth despite a challenging year for the shipping industry – increasing its annual…