Latest retail figures from the Office for National Statistics have confirmed that growth in sales values reported in July is due to inflation and the January VAT rise, and that year on year sales have actually decreased.
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The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has revealed that the number of start-up businesses in the UK has increased by nearly 50,000 from 2009-2010. The government statistics show that there are now 4.5 million private sector firms operating in the UK, despite the difficult economic climate.
It only happens every ten years, but it is always the subject of much discussion when the Census rolls around. Some think it is a vital statistical tool that can give a unique snapshot of our nation for years to come, some think it is just the Government snooping.
Although the importance of social media is well established in the UK, we still trail a long way behind the US. However, that is all set to change in 2011 according to a new report by freelance work portal Office Cavalry. In fact, the findings are particularly positive for those freelancers specialising, or hoping to specialise, in social media marketing.
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In the wake of the results of the Kingston University survey on freelancers, we get reactions and opinions from John Kell of the Professional Contractors Group and Nathan Pope of Latitude Hosting and the Brighton Farm. Topics Covered: Growth in the freelance market Freelancer figures, statistics and research Male and Female freelancing split in IT [...]
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