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UK businesses to improve online presence
Some 71 per cent of UK businesses want to improve their presence on social networking sites in 2011, although only one quarter are making it a business priority this year.
Consumers boycott companies after poor service
Companies that offer poor service are being hit by boycotts and damage to their reputation, a survey reveals.
Businesses bear brunt of the big freeze
Unpredictable weather combined with the increase in fuel duty will put ‘a strain on already hard-hit small firms’ during the next few weeks, according to John Walker, chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
SMEs report healthy increases in online orders
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) selling online report a 12 per cent increase in revenue in the fourth quarter of 2010.
Retailers need to up their e-commerce game
The majority of retailers do not generate any turnover from their websites, research finds.
SMEs to boost marketing in 2011
Businesses are looking to ramp up their marketing spend in the new year, research finds.
Two-thirds of SMEs optimistic about 2011
The UK’s small business sector is set to enter 2011 in a buoyant and confident mood.
Poor customer service blighting SMEs
UK businesses are losing out on valuable customers due to poor customer service.
Trade confidence hits eight month high
Businesses feel the year ahead could be a prosperous one, research finds.
Shoppers cut it fine with present buying
An estimated seven million people in the UK will wait until Christmas Day to buy presents, research finds.
SMEs look to go international in 2011
Many small businesses are setting their sights on trading abroad for the first time next year, research finds.
Christmas may not be as rosy as expected for SMEs
Only one in five small businesses are expecting good sales this Christmas, according to a survey.
More good cheer for retailers
Increased credit card spending in October has boosted hopes that this Christmas will see more money spent by consumers than was the case in 2009.
SMEs must look beyond domestic shores
British businesses are missing the opportunity to compete in the global marketplace, research finds.
Manufacturers look forward to growth
Smaller manufacturers hope to ramp up production in the next three months as domestic demand is expected to strengthen.
