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A great variety of companies have recently won contracts to provide the public sector with their computing services. The government have been working on the G-Cloud, which is their cloud computing solution. It is estimated that over 250 suppliers have been named as working with the government and this includes both large and small companies. Some of the . . . → Read More: First ‘G-Cloud’ companies announced  Some of the most successful UK companies will be offering aid to SME’s that are located in the East Midlands to help them take steps towards lowering their carbon footprint and increasing their sustainability practices locally. Representatives from Puma and Speedo International will be offering their expertise and tips from their own sustainability practices as part of . . . → Read More: East Midlands SME’s to receive assistance 1 in 5 small businesses denied loans These figures come from the latest research conducted by Sage UK, the leading accounting software and business service provider. These findings come from the January 2012 Sage Omnibus that consists of over 1000 SMEs in the UK. It also revealed that 7 out of 10 small firms are using . . . → Read More: 1 in 5 small businesses denied loans Experian has recently advised small businesses not to overlook their credit rating when they are looking to negotiate with suppliers. Small businesses are hoping that 2012 is going to be a good summer due to the increase tourism that should bring some welcome relief after a long time of economic uncertainty. Every year, most firms will make . . . → Read More: Credit ratings need to be watched by SMEs The state of the current job market is encouraging many, particularly working mums, to try being self-employed for the first time. Endsleigh Insurance are providing some great tips for those wishing to set up their own business. Kate Jenner is the Commercial Team Manager of http://www.endsleigh.co.uk/ and she has said that they were getting more enquiries than ever . . . → Read More: Endsleigh Insurance gives tips for home-workers In the last three months of 2011 the strength of SME’s in the UK fell. Political and economic uncertainty meant that the number of orders fell off and output had stagnated. This information is according to the CBI which recently conducted a survey of over 300 businesses. It shows that the confidence in this part of . . . → Read More: Political and economic uncertainty stifling SMEs According to a recently published report, small businesses in the North of England can look forward to an expected rise in the value of their properties during the year. The study has been published by Lloyds TSB and is being conducted by Property Matters. The report also highlights that London is still the best place to own . . . → Read More: North of England SMEs will see property values improve Twice a year Aviva carries out an SME Pulse survey with small and medium enterprises (SME) in the UK. The latest survey of 500 SME has revealed that the number of businesses operating without insurance has increased in the last 6 months. The figures revealed that in June there were just 8% without insurance, but that went . . . → Read More: Number of SMEs without insurance rises As the economy is forecast to get even tougher in 2012, it is especially hard for small and medium enterprises (SME’s). The Chairman of the Corporate Finance Network, an organisation of SME Corporate Finance experts, is Kirsty McGregor, and she has said that there are 4 small steps that you can take that will make a . . . → Read More: Economy for SMEs forecast to get even tougher in 2012 The Government’s biggest IT supplier, Hewlett-Packard, plans to make it both simpler and easier for smaller companies to use its IT products. It plans that before the end of 2013, the number of small companies in the supply chain will have increased by 25%. Hewlett-Packard has signed up for a voluntary scheme called Prompt Payment Code (PPC) . . . → Read More: Hewlett-Packard targets SMEs |
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