How FE can Bridge the Finance Skills Gap
The UK is facing a financial skills shortage, a challenge that threatens not only the long-term viability of the finance industry, but the sustainability of…
SMEs
What does SME mean?
SME stands for Small and medium-sized enterprises.
What are SMEs?
Small and medium-sized enterprises or small and medium-sized businesses are businesses whose personnel and revenue numbers fall below certain limits.
How many SMEs are in the UK?
At the start of 2023 there were 5.5 million small businesses (with 0 to 49 employees), 99.2% of the total business population. SMEs account for 99.9% of the business population (5.6 million businesses).
Quantum Group wins Best Enterprising Business at the London Chamber of Commerce SME Business Awards
We are thrilled to announce that Quantum Group has won an award for Best Enterprising Business at the London Chamber of Commerce SME Business Awards! This Silver Award is…
SME Engagement in Apprenticeships isn’t just a UK Problem
As a founder of Mesma; a small business known for recruiting and advocating for a range of routes into work, it’s always good to read…
A Skills Perspective: Labour’s First 100 Days and Beyond
As Labour moves beyond its first 100 days in Government and the Chancellor’s first fiscal event in post, Nichola Hay MBE, Director of Apprenticeship Strategy…
Durham University Business School Supports SMEs in Masterclass Sessions – Driving Local Innovation and Growth
A masterclass, designed to support and scale-up small to medium sized enterprises across the North East, helping to drive economic development across the region, has…
Edge Release New Report on Government Changes to Apprenticeship Levy
The Edge Foundation release an innovative policy report today commenting on the new Government‘s commitments to replace the Apprenticeship Levy with a Growth and Skills…
Edge’s response to Labour and the Conservatives’ apprenticeship plans
The Importance of Apprenticeships in the Election Campaign An understated but, nevertheless, serious wedge issue, both the Labour and Conservative parties have bolted early in…
Will 100k More Apprenticeships Bridge or Break the Skills Gap? FE Soundbite Edition 748
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 748, 1st June 2024: Will 100k More Apprenticeships Bridge or Break the Skills Gap? This is the weekly e-newsletter and…
Elevating Leadership: The Role of Strong Management in Today’s Global Landscape
Anthony Painter emphasises the importance of effective management in a global context, noting the UK’s leadership challenges compared to countries like the US, Japan, and…
Apprenticeship funding reform a step in the right direction, but long road ahead
Yesterday, government measures to boost apprentice numbers and support for SMEs came into play. While a positive step for closing acute skills gaps, the National…