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| UK Firms in Credit Rating Crisis |
| Nearly two thirds of UK small firms are carrying a credit rating which may negatively affect their... |
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| When Performance-related Pay Backfires |
| Performance-related pay often does not encourage people to work harder and sometimes has the... |
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| IoD Calls Time on Late Paying Government Departments |
| Revealing previously unseen information about government payment performance, the Institute of... |
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| Employment Landscape Changes |
| The recession has altered the UK workplace landscape dramatically, as employers and staff work... |
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| Train to Gain Boosts Skills |
| Train to Gain, the government’s flagship skills programme, has won the support of employers,... |
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| Confidence Returns to SMEs |
| The Continental Research business omnibus shows that confidence in both the general economy and own... |
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| Firms Freeze Wages |
| One in three of the businesses included in a recent survey froze their wages in April.According to... |
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| Major Firms Sign New Payment Code |
| Major business organisations, including BCC, CBI, FPB, FSB and IoD, are championing prompt... |
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| Cash Flow is Critical, says FLA |
| A Finance and Leasing Association Survey highlights the key issues facing businesses today.Further... |
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| Don’t Take No for an Answer |
| ‘Shop around’ is the advice chartered accountants are giving businesses seeking... |
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| Britain Over the Worst of the Recession? |
| The worst of the recession may now be over, according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation... |
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| Proportionally Fewer Firms are Failing |
| Analysis in Experian’s Quarterly Insolvency Report and Distress Index from data specialists,... |
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| Budget Day Guide |
| The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP, will present his 2009 Budget statement... |
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| Budget Process Revealed |
| The Budget is often seen by business owners as a mystery. Here Directgov explains the Parliamentary... |
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| FSB Claims Budget is "Crucial" |
| Ensuring more responsible banking practices and tackling the problem of rising unemployment should... |
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| Budget to Nurture Business Recovery |
| Following some signs of 'green shoots', the FPB is urging the Government to put in place a strategy... |
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| Go-between to Reconnect Banks and Business |
| SMEs need a go-between to help rebuild ailing relationships with the banks and revive the flagging... |
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| Businesses Demand More from Budget |
| Three quarters of small businesses say the UK government needs to do more to help steer them... |
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| Outrage prompts entrepreneurial bank |
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A group of Cambridge entrepreneurs and businessmen are setting up their own bank.Telecoms guru... |
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| Decline in salaries hits new record |
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Jobs Report highlights a deterioration in labour market conditions, driven by sharply reduced... |
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| Business recovery plan launched by BCC |
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The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has published its strategy for helping businesses recover... |
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| Wage subsidies could save ‘thousands of jobs’ |
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The government is being urged to set up a wage subsidy scheme in order to help hard-pressed... |
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| Confidence on the rise, says BDO |
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The latest Business Trends report suggests that business confidence has risen for the first time... |
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| VAT-registered enterprises grow by 3% |
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New report shows that VAT-registered companies grew by 3%, reaching over 2 million by the start... |
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| Snow Costs Businesses £1 billion |
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The snow storms which paralysed Britain may have cost businesses battling the credit crunch up... |
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| Designs on survival |
| More than half (54%) of UK businesses plan to use design to help them survive the economic... |
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| SMEs win their share of Olympic contracts |
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Over £3.5 billion worth of work has already been awarded directly with the Olympic... |
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| Regus launches £10m support package for start-ups |
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In a campaign called Get Started, Regus offers free use of business centres for 50,000... |
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| FSB: Small Businesses must have their say on taxes |
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has expressed concerns at the incoming Business Rate... |
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| Business downturn survival guide launched |
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The ICAEW has published a downloadable guide to help directors and their advisers manage through... |
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| Redundancy a False Economy Says CIPD |
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Redundancies should be a last resort, as businesses review costs in the New Year, according to... |
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| The Year of the Franchise? |
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2009 is predicted to be a boom year for the franchise industry according to specialist... |
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| Entrepreneurs Burn Midnight Oil |
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Entrepreneurs are pushing their working hours still further to counter downturn risks, claims... |
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| Small Business Resolutions for 2009 |
| With market conditions impacting on all sizes and sectors, Experian has outlined a series of New... |
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| UK Lenders Fail to Provide Sufficient Funding |
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The next three months are likely to be crucial as small firms seek to borrow in order to protect... |
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| Banks Run Out Of Excuses |
| The FSB welcomed a new £1.3 billion fund for small firms aimed to compel banks to start... |
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| Small Business Finance Takes Centre-Stage |
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The PFB has presented the latest findings of its economic downturn panel to give a true... |
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| Small Businesses Propping Up the Banks |
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Small businesses are supporting the major banks to a greater level than the Government,... |
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| Business Leaders Speak Out at Queen’s Speech |
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Whilst business leaders welcomed the idea of shoring up the banking sector, other aspects of... |
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| £20bn in tax cuts needed, say Business Leaders |
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IoD advocates temporary £20 billion fiscal stimulus through 3p cut in income tax and 4p... |
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| Labour Market Outlook highlights jobs squeeze |
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The latest quarterly CIPD/KPMG Labour Market Outlook reveals that net job creation is at a... |
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| Christmas Spirit Prevails in UK Firms |
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The majority of organisations (60 percent) will still provide a Christmas party for their... |
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| Banks are Barriers for Small Businesses |
| Banks are among the biggest blocks to the growth of small businesses, according to the... |
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| Marketing for SMEs – A Check List |
| The hottest topic on the Internet right now is how to survive and thrive during a recession. Here... |
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| Beat the Downturn through Training |
| Almost nine out of ten HR professionals (88 percent) believe staff training can address current... |
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| Job Crunch - Employees Bite Back |
| Businesses in the UK, fighting the current economic downturn, have put redundancies on the agenda.... |
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| 70 Percent of Businesses Fail to Track Customer Satisfaction |
| Almost three quarters of UK businesses have no idea what their customers are really thinking.Market... |
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| Small Businesses Favour Accountants for Advice |
| Small businesses are rejecting bank managers in favour of accountants as a source of reliable... |
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| IT Market Goes For Growth |
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The UK IT market continues to grow despite the global financial downturn, according to a... |
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| Small Business Owners Chalk Up Half A Billion Man Hours |
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Small business entrepreneurs in the UK are working more than half a billion man-hours worth... |
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| UK Owner Managers Lose Sleep Over Downturn |
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750,000 SME business owners are stressed to the point of waking in the middle of the night... |
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| Enterprise Tops The Premier League |
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Britain's youngsters reach the top of the business league as football clubs across the country... |
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| FPB Concerned At High Street Bank Cut Backs |
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The FPB is concerned at reports that high street banks are beginning to reduce credit facilities... |
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| Inflation for SMEs hits nearly 10% |
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Small businesses face annual cost increases of 9.9%, double the general rate of inflation,... |
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| Late Payments on the Up |
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UK businesses settle bills nearly four weeks beyond agreed terms, new Experian survey... |
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| Time to Train Too Expensive |
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FSB urges Government to reduce red tape on training for small businesses.Small businesses could... |
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| Northern Companies Buck Trend |
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Northern-based businesses feel the pinch less than their peers, according to Bacs’... |
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| Smaller Really Is Beautiful |
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Employees in small businesses are the most satisfied at work, new statistics have shown.The... |
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| Save Waste, Save Money |
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Don’t miss out on Rippleffect, a six-month initiative run by the government-funded... |
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| Department for Business launches 'Employing People' |
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A new campaign to help businesses save time and money on employment costs is about to be... |
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| When Small Businesses Make It Big |
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Research has revealed the factors that contribute to owner-managers feeling they have "made... |
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| Paper Chase Costs UK SMEs £42.2 Million Per Day |
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Searching for paper-based documents is wasting millions of pounds in lost revenues.The survey,... |
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| FSB Attacks Large Firms for Late Payment |
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The FSB has accused large firms of exploiting its member companies by not paying on time.The FSB... |
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| The Importance of 'Invisible' Businesses |
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More than one-third of all small businesses in the UK now operate from home.The findings of the... |
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| ICAEW Warns People on Tax Email Scam |
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The Institute of Chartered Accountants warns businesses to think twice before providing credit... |
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| The UK's Most Expensive Business Locations |
| Here are the most expensive places in the UK to run a small business outside London.According to... |
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| Entrepreneurs See Opportunities in Downturn |
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Tenon Forum research reveals that almost half of entrepreneurs believe a downturn will present... |
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| Massive Advances from Asset Based Finance |
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The Asset Based Finance industry has advanced a record breaking £16.2 billion in quarter... |
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| Expanding Your Business Overseas |
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If you’re planning to expand your business into overseas markets, then you may wish to... |
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| Small Business Growth Can Lift EU’s Malaise |
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Small businesses can help bring the European Union out of its economic malaise.However, Brussels... |
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| Equifax Urges SMEs to Combat Identity Fraud |
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Equifax, a leading ID fraud expert, is offering businesses a handy guide to help them tackle the... |
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| Businesses Tolerate Poor Broadband Services |
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Small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) frequently encounter broadband issues, yet few switch... |
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| Diverse Workforces Boost Business |
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Firms that promote a diverse workforce enjoy business benefits, including higher productivity... |
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| SME Workers Pose Top Security Risk |
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Employees at smaller companies are more likely to engage in behaviour that puts their employers... |
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| Small Businesses are True Olympic Winners |
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70% of companies that have supplied work to the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) are SMEs.Latest... |
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| Bank to Hold Interest Rates |
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The Bank of England has left interest rates on hold, balancing the rising cost of commodities... |
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| Small Businesses Show Their Mettle in Tough Times |
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Entrepreneurs and small business owners are proving resilient in the face of tough economic... |
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| Businesses Blame Chancellor for Red Tape |
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Nearly 40% of small business owners blame the Chancellor of the Exchequer for the increasing... |
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| Government Urges 'Red Tape-Free Zones' |
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The Government is pressing the EU to make SMEs with less than 20 employees ‘regulation... |
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| PAYE Filing Date Fast Approaching |
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Don't forget, the deadline for filing your Employers'Annual PAYE returns is almost upon us.The... |
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| SMEs Refuse to Rein Back on Growth |
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SMEs power forward with their expansion plans for the remainder of 2008, according to ABFA.The... |
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| SMEs Set Aside Funds for Rainy Day |
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45% of small businesses have funds put by in order to be prepared for any eventuality. The... |
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| Beware Data Theft in the Workplace |
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42% of adults in the UK have taken data out of the workplace to work on at home. The... |
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| Government Fails SMEs on ICT Advice |
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A national survey finds that SMEs are failing to use the full potential of ICT in their... |
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| SME Invoice Finance Brand in B2B Marketing Magazine |
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B2B Marketing Magazine has featured the SME Invoice Finance brand as a symbol of strength in... |
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| Banks Demanding Personal Security |
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Corporate advisers warn that banks are forcing SMEs to take second mortgages and demanding... |
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| Small Business Owners Slay Dragon’s Den |
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65% of small to medium sized enterprise (SME) owners claimed that they would turn down a deal... |
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| Millions Unlocked for SMEs Supplying Public Sector |
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It has recently been announced that the ban on assignment of debt within government contracts is... |
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| Move Over, Darling |
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An overwhelming majority of small businesses have said that their confidence in the Government... |
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| Last Chance for UK Enterprising Stars to Shine |
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Enterprising Britain competition encourages regions that have helped transform the social and... |
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| CBI Slams Ball and Chain Tax Regime |
| In its report, 'UK business tax: a compelling case for change', the CBI Tax Task Force highlights... |
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| Small Firms Guilty of Website Neglect |
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Small business owners are guilty of "astonishing" levels of website neglect, according... |
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| Gordon Brown and Peter Jones Launch Enterprise Academy |
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The National Enterprise Academy, offering a qualification in enterprise to students aged 16-19,... |
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| Late-Paying PLCs Named and Shamed |
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For the first time, The Institute of Credit Management has published these shocking new... |
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| UK Businesses Confident Despite Climate |
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The majority of executives are upbeat about prospects, according to a KPMG survey, despite... |
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| Asset Based Finance Industry Bucks Downturn |
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The asset based finance industry has bucked the financial markets downturn and reported record... |
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| Interest Rate Cut – Latest Views |
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As expected, the Bank of England has cut interest rates by 0.25%. But will it be enough?Ian... |
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| Launch of Enterprise Europe Network |
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European Commission Vice President, Günter Verheugen, has launched a new European support... |
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| Darling’s Debut Budget Announced |
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The early announcement of the 2008 Budget (12th March) has been welcomed but it’s no easy... |
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| UK Banks Fail Online Test |
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A new study reveals poor levels of online customer service by UK banks and building... |
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| £37 million to reduce workplace disputes |
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In a move designed to save up to £175 million a year, the government is investing heavily... |
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| Smaller Firms Face Late Payment Spiral |
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Payments owed to Britain’s small and medium-sized firms rose by £2.6bn last year to... |
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| Spirits undaunted by City rumblings |
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The City may be awash with recessionary predictions, but this hasn’t dampened the mood of... |
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| Business Barometer Reveals Challenging Climate |
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The Hiscox 2007 Risk Barometer reveals that SMEs can see clear challenges ahead. Business... |
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| Half of SMEs are Reinvesting for Success |
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More than half of small business owners in the UK aim to reinvest profits, if they meet their... |
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| Minister Concedes ‘Shock’ at Capital Gains Tax Proposals |
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Lord Jones, the Trade Promotion Minister and former Director General of the CBI, has admitted... |
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| Small Businesses to ‘Shop Around’ for Banking |
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The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has urged small businesses to shop around for banking... |
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| Is Your Business the Best of British? |
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has launched British Small Business Champions 2008... |
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| Businesses Turn to Asset Based Finance |
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As the money market continues to tighten, UK businesses are increasingly turning to their assets... |
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| Companies Voice Credit Crunch Concerns |
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The recent CBI survey has revealed that one in five firms claim credit tightening has affected... |
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| 2-4-6 Cheque Clearing System in Force |
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The 2-4-6 system is now in force, setting two, four and six working days for each of the stages... |
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| Happy Cash Flow Christmas |
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A little forward planning can go a long way to ensure that, as far as cash flow is concerned,... |
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| ACAS Advises on Party Season |
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Many organisations find themselves with post-party problems. Here, ACAS tackles a couple of the... |
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| Setting New Year’s Business Resolutions |
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There’s a psychological impact to making formal Resolutions at the beginning of a New... |
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| Late Payment Hits Small Businesses |
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The number one financial challenge facing British small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is getting... |
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| BCC urges interest rate cut in December |
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British Chambers of Commerce speaks out on recent Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)... |
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| FSB launches British Small Business Champions 2008 |
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) launches British Small Business Champions 2008.BSBC is... |
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| SMEIF launches SME Advantage |
| SME Advantage is a fixed rate loan that fills the cash flow shortfall above and beyond invoice... |
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| SME Invoice Finance strengthens sales infrastructure |
| SME Invoice Finance strengthens sales infrastructureThe directors of SME Invoice Finance have... |
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| SME activity unaffected by credit crunch |
| UK SMEs reported continued growth in Q3 2007. The sector seems largely unaffected by the credit... |
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| Employees rapped for online security breaches |
| More than a quarter of European SME IT managers blame employees for security problems.The SMB State... |
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| Retailers lobby for interest rate cut |
| The Bank of England has been urged to cut interest rates after a lacklustre August.The British... |
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| High Street Banks squeeze lending criteria |
| Small firms risk being driven out of business as clearing banks react to turbulence in the global... |
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| Telephone identity theft scam threatens SMEs |
| The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is urging bank customers not to give account details out to cold... |
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| Videoconferencing spurned by SMEs |
| Videoconferencing technology has yet to be adopted by the SME market. BT's general manager of... |
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| Facebook costs employers over £30 billion per year |
| Facebook abuse by workers is costing UK companies a staggering £132 million a day.The... |
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| Small manufacturing growth outpaces larger firms |
| The CBI's quarterly industrial survey reveals the highest rate of growth in UK manufacturing orders... |
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| Internet is hot business channel for half of SMEs |
| BT Business research says that over 50% of small firms now use the Internet as their major... |
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| Chartered Accountants call for Revenue compensation |
| Leading accountancy body claims that SMEs should receive compensation for VAT registration... |
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| Business groups slam rates proposals |
| Proposals for supplementary business rates are "completely unacceptable", according to... |
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| Lunch is for wimps hints Croner Survey |
| Gordon Gekko's Wall Street waxings struck a chord with 80's yuppies but they still resonate more... |
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| SMEs shy away from charging late payment interest |
| Why small firms are choosing not to apply legislation designed to protect them against slow... |
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| Small firms only dip their toes online |
| The Internet is growing as a substantial advertising medium. But are small businesses making the... |
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| Interest rates rise and rise |
| The pressure of interest rate increases since last August has failed to dampen British businesses'... |
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| Business barometer highlights the |
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Business owners get a real 'buzz' out of running their companies according to the UK Business... |
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| Dragon's Den culture spurs innovation |
| UK Entrepreneurs with big ideas are powering a national culture of innovation, according to the UK... |
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| Further rate rises could |
| The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has urged the Bank of England not to increase interest rates... |
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| SMEs lose interest in banking |
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Small firms in the UK are missing out on an astounding |
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| Business confidence surges ahead |
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Confidence amongst UK businesses has soared to its highest level since 2004. KPMG's latest... |
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| Manufacturers optimistic they can increase prices |
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The CBI reports that UK-based manufacturers are bullish about price increases. The May... |
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| Bosses cite cashflow as their |
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Latest research shows the greatest concern for 62% of the UK's owner managers is managing their... |
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| 8 out of 10 bosses opt for external candidates |
| 81% of bosses admit they look to recruit external candidates, according to the latest survey from... |
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| Your chance to enter the UK business awards |
| Sponsored by Orange, The 2007 National Business Awards recognise and reward "excellence,... |
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| Small business banking not delivering, claims FSB |
| The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) reports a misalignment between the big bank's record... |
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| Small firms blog for Britain |
| Small firms are using blogging, RSS feeds and search engine marketing, creating a level playing... |
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| Government announces small business forum |
| Small business owners and Government representatives met recently to discuss the key policy issues... |
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| Paypal facilitates SME-commerce |
| PayPal has launched a new product to help SMEs accept online payments cost-effectively and... |
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| Small firms issue damning verdict on Budget |
| The Forum of Private Business (FPB) states that half of the UK's small firms feel the budget will... |
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| UK Companies turn to Asset Based Lending |
| The FDA reports how, increasingly, UK companies are looking to ABL to fund growth. Results from... |
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| Small Businesses lead the way with VoIP |
| Small businesses are most likely to be early adopters of internet-enabled phone... |
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| Small Businesses Risk Fines for Online Omissions |
| Many SMEs are failing to comply with the new Companies Act Regulations passed this year and run the... |
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| Mobiles Driving Employers Into Danger |
| According to a new Government survey, almost a quarter of UK bosses could be found liable for... |
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| SMEs Get Serious About Marketing |
| Smaller businesses are taking marketing seriously, according to the Chartered Institute of... |
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| UK Companies Missing out on Free Training |
| Almost two-thirds of businesses in England are unaware of the free or low-cost training... |
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| Owner Managers Call for |
| New research reveals that almost half of the UK's owner managers feel little is being done to... |
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| Bird Flu Prompts Call for Business Continuity |
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SMEs fail to plan for emergencies according to a new survey commissioned by the British... |
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| ICAEW Launches New SME Funding Adviser Scheme |
| Small firms will gain improved access to independent advice with the new SME Funding Adviser Scheme... |
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| Firms Urged to Measure Bonus Schemes |
| The Annual Reward Survey 2007 from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development offers some... |
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| Public sector process |
| 85 per cent of SMEs that have applied for public sector contracts have found the odds stacked... |
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| Resolutions: New Years Agenda for Blair and Cameron |
| The FSB has set out Resolutions for influential leaders to safeguard the future of Britain's small... |
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| Predictions: Hottest Home Businesses for 2007 |
| Emma Jones, founder of Enterprise Nation, outlines the latest predictions for the top five home... |
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| Challenges: Changing IT Priorities for Small Firms |
| New report from analysts AMR Research reveals that spending is being re-directed into the 'brass... |
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| UK Business Owners More Optimistic than US |
| Business confidence in the UK and the rest of Europe has overtaken that of the US for the first... |
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| SME Acquires RDM Factors |
| SME Invoice Finance has acquired RDM Factors Limited, their second significant acquisition in less... |
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| ACAS guide to a problem-free staff Christmas party |
| Discover how to avoid the risk of potential employment tribunal claims with this new employers'... |
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| Employers could be counting the cost of Xmas shopping |
| The boom in online Christmas shopping is estimated to cost UK businesses more than |
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| The Christmas cash flow guide |
| Forward planning is the seasonal message for better business, with some golden rules to ensure your... |
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| 58% of businesses plan to increase online investment |
| The latest survey of Internet behaviour from the CBI and Google identifies radical change in the... |
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| Pre-Budget Report |
| The Forum of Private Businesses (FPB) has warned that the needs of smaller firms must be catered... |
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| Overdraft lending falling |
| The British Bankers' Association (BBA) reports that the proportion of borrowing on overdraft by... |
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| SME growth driven by market demand |
| The PKF SME Index shows business output and new business orders on the rise during the third... |
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| BACS reports that small businesses are now owed an incredible |
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| Small firms suffer inadequate support from banks |
| A damning report from the Small Business Research Trust concludes that businesses with fewer than... |
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| Businesses warned of bogus agency scams |
| The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) says that businesses should be on their guard against... |
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| Enter the 2007 Small Business Champions Awards |
| SMEs are invited to enter the 2007 BSBC Awards. Entries are encouraged from small firms that have... |
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| 33% of working population aim to |
| Vodaphone UK's Working Nations Series report has found that a third of the working population are... |
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| Business red tape |
| October's age discrimination laws, maternity rights, the National Minimum Wage and fire... |
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| Royal Mail launches online stamps |
| No more long queues at the Post Office, now businesses can purchase their postage online. In the... |
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| Business overdraft charges rocket |
| Businesses who run up unauthorised overdrafts face dramatic increases in their charges. Lee... |
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| Beware - one in five CVs contains lies |
| The Risk Advisory Group (TRAG) warns employers of an alarming trend where 20% of candidates... |
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| UK leads the field for inward investment |
| IBM's new survey reveals that Britain is the number one location in Europe for inward investment.... |
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| Government not to |
| The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) speaks out at the Government's criticisms of training... |
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| Small businesses must act now to claim rate relief |
| With an application deadline of 30 September 2006 looming, small firms need to get their claims in... |
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| 43,000 businesses now using |
| The Factors & Discounters Association reports that |
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| Lucky 13 Tax Saving Tips from ICAEW |
| This September, The Institute of Chartered Accountants treats us to a baker's dozen of top tax... |
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| UK businesses losing productivity through IT skills gap |
| UK employees score just 40% on Microsoft Office test, a new survey from ms-iq.com reveals.... |
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| Extra holiday entitlement hits small businesses |
| Government's proposals to increase holiday entitlement will lead to extra costs for the small... |
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| Make or break time for small manufacturers |
| In the next three months, orders are set to grow at the fastest rate for more than ten years,... |
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| SME activity boils to a two year high |
| PKF's SME Index highlights the most buoyant business output levels for two years, while the Bank... |
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| Staff swelter through Summer without a break |
| Almost a quarter of UK employees have failed to take a holiday this summer, Croner poll reveals.... |
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| Work life balance tops business poll |
| Latest MYOB survey of 500 SME bosses reveals that balancing family and career is their... |
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| Tax breaks ignored by SMEs |
| New PwC report highlights that only 30% of small businesses are aware of the existence of... |
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| Half of UK firms confused over late payment interest |
| Respondents to BPPG poll admit to being unsure of how to make late payment interest calculations.... |
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| Revised postal charges may cost some businesses more |
| In a move to cut costs, the new 'Pricing in Proportion' initiative ironically may drive up costs... |
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| eBay Express launching to SME market |
| eBay UK plans to launch a new 'virtual high street' service this Autumn, designed to help SMEs... |
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| Inward Investment in UK hits new high |
| The Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development reports that foreign direct investment... |
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| SMEs offer |
| A new government survey reveals that SMEs beat larger organisations hands down when it comes to... |
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| New, free business health check tools |
| Business Link and IiP launch two new FREE online diagnostic tools to assist small businesses in... |
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| British bosses go grey over recruitment |
| The latest CIPD survey highlights that a third of UK companies are actively recruiting people of... |
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| Skills gap shrinking, say employers |
| The LSC's National Employer Skills Survey has reported a dramatic fall in skills gaps.The largest... |
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| Brussels gives billions to small businesses for innovation |
| A giant leap forward as smaller companies in the EU will be able to access billions of euros to... |
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| 50% of small firms hire without seeing a full CV |
| A poll of small and medium sized businesses has revealed that they are facing an increased risk... |
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| High hopes: The |
| An inspiring tale of how a young entrepreneur has become a multi-millionaire, having sold a... |
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| Watchdog slams Small Business Service |
| The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a hard-hitting report on the failings of the... |
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| One in three companies fail to document credit terms |
| 32% of those polled by The Better Payment Practice Group admit they don |
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| World Cup 'fever' warning for business owners |
| There's more to the World Cup than Mr Rooney~s foot! Business bosses are advised to be proactive... |
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| Business confidence to power ahead in 2006 |
| The latest BDO Business Trends Report reveals a surge in business confidence expected in the second... |
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| Longer working hours linked to satisfaction |
| Far from feeling unhappy, the more hours people work, the greater the job satisfaction they gain,... |
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| Government portal charges slammed by small business groups |
| Supply2.gov.uk is a new portal designed to assist SMEs to win more contracts with public sector... |
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| FSA proposes to scrap small firms audit |
| The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is challenging the reams of costly red tape and... |
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| Statutory sick pay costs businesses |
| Staff sick pay costs UK industry |
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| Bad debt risk threatens small businesses |
| Small firms write-off |
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| Skype calls out to business |
| Skype goes beyond the hype by launching a new business service that manages communications,... |
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| Small firms fall foul of tribunals |
| Four in ten small companies claim not to comply with employment law requirements with 17% failing... |
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| Back small firms to compete for Olympic bids |
| The 2012 Olympics will only leave a lasting economic legacy for London if the capital's smaller... |
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| Unadventurous budget fails entrepreneurs |
| Business groups blast the Budget as a missed opportunity from the Chancellor to deliver on his... |
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