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December 21, 2010
Patent system allows big business to “hijack” small firms’ ideas
The current patent system makes it too easy for large companies with deep pockets to “highjack” small firms’ ideas, the SME Innovation Alliance (SMEIA) has said in a letter to Business Secretary Vi
December 21, 2010
Falling demand is business owners’ top concern for 2011, survey finds
The main challenge facing small businesses next year will be falling demand, triggered by the public sector cuts, research from Baker Tilly has highlighted.
December 21, 2010
Disabled entrepreneurs offered free enterprise coaching
Would–be entrepreneurs in the North East can access free enterprise training to help get their business off the ground following the launch of a new scheme, writes Clare Bullock.
December 21, 2010
Deadline extended for firms to apply for work experience awards
Small firms that offer exceptional internship or work experience schemes have an extra month to enter the 2010 National Council for Work Experience (NCWE) Awards.
December 17, 2010
One third of small-business owners to work at Christmas
More than a third of small-business owners are planning to work on Christmas Day or Boxing Day this year, research from business information site Freeindex has revealed.
December 17, 2010
Empty property rates relief cut from April 2011
The Government’s decision to cut empty property rates relief from April next year will be a “further blow” to small firms already struggling in deprived areas, the British Property Federation (BPF)
December 17, 2010
Government’s Green Deal will help small firms, says FSB
The Government’s recently announced Green Deal scheme will mean small firms can afford to make energy efficiency savings to their premises, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has said, wr
December 17, 2010
High-street to benefit from delayed Christmas spending
The snowy weather earlier this month has delayed Christmas shopping this year, providing retailers with an opportunity to capitalise on a last-minute spending spree, Barclays has said.
December 14, 2010
Government broadband expansion “must not leave rural firms behind”
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has welcomed Government plans to make the UK the fastest broadband nation in Europe by 2015, but warned that small firms in rural areas must not be ignored.
December 14, 2010
OFT launches crackdown on misleading prices
Businesses have been warned to check their pricing is "transparent" or risk enforcement action, following the launch of a crackdown on misleading price practices by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT)
December 14, 2010
Customer credit checks essential in Christmas sales rush
Small businesses need to ensure they credit check customers in the run up to Christmas or risk selling to individuals and firms which later prove unable to pay, a debt recovery firm has warned.
December 14, 2010
Remind staff of acceptable Christmas party behaviour, warn business groups
Businesses can reduce the risk of tribunal claims in the New Year by reminding staff about acceptable behaviour ahead of workplace Christmas parties, the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has said.
December 10, 2010
Small firms applaud EU rejection of maternity pay extension
Small businesses have welcomed a decision by EU ministers to block plans to extend maternity pay to a minimum of 20 weeks on full pay in member states.
December 10, 2010
Start-ups and micro firms may miss out on support from LEPs, warns NFEA
Start-ups and micro businesses may not get the support they need under the Government’s new business support network, the National Federation of Enterprise Agencies (NFEA) has warned.
December 10, 2010
Regional Growth Fund opens for small business bids
Small businesses in need of development funding can pitch for support, following the launch of the first round of bidding for the Government’s Regional Growth Fund.
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