Business confidence has experienced a decline in the past month due to concerns about the slowing UK economy, causing companies to rethink their hiring plans, according to a survey of over 4,000 firms. Various factors have contributed to the prevailing pessimism, including
Zoom, the online meetings platform that became synonymous with remote work during the pandemic, has instructed its staff to return to the office more frequently. Employees who live within a reasonable distance of the company’s offices, including those in the UK, will
Japan’s finance ministry has requested X, formerly known as Twitter, to take down an account impersonating its top currency diplomat, Masato Kanda. The ministry issued a rare post in English on the social media platform, urging users not to follow or comment
US Vice President Kamala Harris and the Treasury Department have announced a $175 million funding initiative to support small businesses. The aid will be delivered through the Capital Readiness Program (CRP), which is a technical assistance program funded by the Treasury’s State
A recent study conducted by Small Firm Diaries and published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that 40 percent of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria are owned by women. This significant figure showcases a positive
According to Minister of State for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma, the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in India has shown remarkable resilience and growth. The data received from the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Indonesia and Japan have recently reached an agreement to enhance their economic partnership, particularly in the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sector. The accord was formalised through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Indonesia’s Ministry of Cooperatives and
These are some potential small business ideas to invest in: Each of these businesses has its own requirements and potential for profit. Before investing, it’s essential to conduct thorough market research and consider your own skills and interests to ensure the best
Netflix reported strong quarterly revenue and a rise in subscriptions, with 5.9 million customers added during the second quarter. This growth is attributed to the company’s efforts to curb password sharing, which is expected to “supercharge” subscriber growth. As a result of
American Airlines has raised its earnings outlook for 2023 due to a strong start to the peak travel season, benefiting from the continued surge in demand. Despite this positive outlook, the airline expects its unit revenues to drop by up to 6.5%
