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Finalists nominated for the FSB Streamline UK Business Awards 2013 are to be announced today. Entrants could apply for any of the four categories, Business Innovation of the Year, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Micro Business of the Year and Online Business of the Year up until 9th January, and the businesses who are lucky…
read moreThere’s been some good news released for small businesses today with a survey revealing that 89% of SMEs are now maximising the use of technology within the workplace. In a study by Hiscox, conducted in November and December last year, businesses are proven to be using technology to its full potential, which ultimately means that…
read moreThe future of small and medium-sized businesses that have been affected by the recession may have been given new hope, after Labour MPs have called for the creation of a British Investment Bank. Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls and Shadow Business Secretary Chuka Umunna have highlighted the urgent need for investment in the country’s small businesses,…
read moreIncreasingly we are speaking to customers who want to build a social media presence, but either don’t have the knowledge or don’t have the time to successfully implement it. We also hear that many people lack the confidence to do it out of fear of making mistakes. For us, the main reason you may choose…
read moreOfcom has now begun consultation on a new ruling which will allow users to escape minimum mobile and broadband contracts if the price is increased. Following hundreds of complaints the regulator feels it could be time to take action. Public outcry has been increasing following a year of surprise price rises, which have been introduced…
read moreNational chairman of the Federation of Small Business has announced new findings suggesting that although business confidence remains low, there are some positive signs for the year ahead. During 2012, the UK briefly dropped back in recession, but trends they are seeing from their members suggest that the picture for 2013 is looking a little brighter. This was all…
read moreNow that most UK businesses are getting back to work following the Christmas and New Year break, business representatives are calling for the UK to adopt the American style ‘Small Business Saturday’. Since 2010, the first Saturday following Thanksgiving has been labelled as ‘Small Business Saturday’, with the American public encouraged to use small businesses…
read moreSince the launch of Dreams & Wishes in 2011, 08Direct has a proud history of supporting the charity. Thanks to our Chief Executive Mahmood Mazhar, we have been able to provide both financial and strategic support. Based in South Wales, Dreams & Wishes operates across England and Wales to provide help and support to seriously ill children…
read moreA new report has been released that contains evidence that online shopping is more popular in the UK than any other developed country in the world. It should make for interesting reading for all UK businesses as it shows a continued trend of people not only spending more money online, but doing so via a…
read moreFollowing a strong negative reaction to the NHS providing the public with 08 contact numbers, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has broke this trend. Many hospital departments, as well as GP surgeries are now offering the public 0844 or 0845 numbers for areas such as appointment lines, advice lines and to check test results. 08Direct…
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