One third of companies sack IT staffers due to Covid-19 cost concerns
Leonne International polling of over 1,000 companies globally reveals that over one third of businesses have axed members of the IT team in order to save costs during the Coronavirus outbreak
- 11 May 2020
Covid-19 crisis: a third of companies lack the tech to manage remote working
Research from Leonne International, the global private equity provider has revealed that 33% of UK businesses say they lack the technology and IT infrastrcture to manage long-term remote working
- 24 March 2020
UK businesses expect ‘substantial’ revenue drop due to Covid-19 crisis
Research from Leonne International reveals that over half of UK businesses expect a subnstantial revenue drop in the next few months due to the Coronovirus outbreak, with nearly on third planning to make redundancies
- 23 March 2020
Budget 2020: Industry calls for action on Coronavirus
Industry experts call for action on digital skills, support to tackle the coronavirus crisis and urge the Chancellor to make SMEs a top priority in tomorrow's official budget
- 10 March 2020
92% of UK SMEs ‘treated unfairly’ by banks
Research from private equity provider Leonne International reveals that 92% of UK SMEs feel they have been 'treated unfairly' by banks, with around one third planning to boost digital spending in 2020
- 5 March 2020
UK SMEs 'optimistic' about 2020 trading prospects
Business survey reveals UK companies are optimistic about trade opportunities for 2020, with many companies seeking to increase investment, hiring and innovation spending, according to new research
- 26 February 2020
Shetland Space Centre gets £2 million boost from Leonne International
Private equity expert Michael Haston announces that his company Leonne International has provided a £2m boost for the Shetland Space Centre for its satellite launch programme
- 19 February 2020
One third of SMEs plan technology spending boost after Brexit
Research from Leonne International, the private equity firm focussed on the development of SMEs suggests that at least one third of companies is planning to increase technology spending once Brexit has been finalised.
- 30 January 2020
UK SMEs chase £50bn in late payments
As 2020 begins, new data suggests that UK businesses are chasing around £50bn in late invoices, wasting over an hour in productivity every day. The research was conducted by digital banking platform Tide.
- 10 January 2020
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