China’s supreme court rules in favour of basketball legend Michael Jordan in a long-running trademark dispute.
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Nearly three quarters of disputes are down to late or non-payment, says research from the Federation of Small Businesses

Commercial disputes cost small businesses in England and Wales £11.6bn a year, according to a new report.

In a survey of its members, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) found that 70% had faced at least one dispute between 2010 and 2015. Almost three quarters of these were a result of late or non-payment, says the report, which was released on Thursday.

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Source: Guardian

Sports Direct reports a big drop in half-year profits after being hit by the fall in the pound.
Source: BBC

For firms sharing workspace a joint festive do can be more fun than a traditional work bash, with its awkward chats and tension

To many, the office Christmas party is something to survive – an evening of uncomfortable social interactions, followed by a hangover and an overwhelming sense of bitter regret. But it seems that small business owners and freelancers with no obligation to a larger company are actively seeking them out, with festive dos planned in co-working spaces across the country.

Paula Fernandes, design director of fashion label YearOne, works in the Shed workspace in east London, which serves as an office for more than 100 workers, including web developers, architects and photographers.

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Source: Guardian

Sports Direct’s chairman has accused the media, unions and politicians of a damaging “campaign” against the company amid its working practices and governance crisis.
Source: Sky Business News

A combination of factors are predicted to take their toll on the housing market and wider economy at the start of 2017, according to a report by surveyors.
Source: Sky Business News

On the island of Singapore, young urbanites are being shown how to grow their own tropical-friendly, edible gardens.
Source: BBC

Most of us have to deal with a disruptive colleague during our working lives, but how can a company best deal with such “toxic employees”?
Source: BBC

A lack of homes for sale means that the housing market will get off to a slow start in 2017, according to surveyors.
Source: BBC

A new study suggests that young people are shunning cars, while older people are driving more.
Source: BBC