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January 28, 2011
Negative growth not a sign of a double dip, says BCC
The UK economy’s first contraction in more than a year doesn’t mean we are heading for a double-dip recession, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has said, writes Kate Horstead.
January 28, 2011
Work experience matching scheme launched
Businesses planning to offer work experience placements can quickly find suitable candidates, following the launch of a scheme by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) which matches young unemployed people with vacancies.
January 28, 2011
Talks to boost lending to small firms “haven’t stalled”, says Government
The Government has denied reports that negotiations with the UK’s main banks to improve lending to small firms have stalled, writes Clare Bullock.
January 28, 2011
Free event to help businesses network on and offline
Business owners seeking to build their contacts face to face and through social networks are being called on to attend a free event in London organised by Business Link.
January 26, 2011
Get free advice from the Donuts at major business event
The Donuts will be offering free business advice to owners, managers and entrepreneurs at one of the south’s largest and longest-running business events in early March.
January 25, 2011
Half of small-business owners would pay for a simpler tax system
More than half of small-business owners would be willing to pay more tax in exchange for a simplified system with less red tape, research from the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has found.
January 25, 2011
Cloud computing guide offers firms free IT advice
Small businesses that are considering moving their technology online can access a free online guide by Salesforce, explaining the benefits of cloud computing and the key issues to consider.
January 25, 2011
Retail start-ups called for free shop trial and £10,000 prize
Shopping-centre owner The Mall has launched a competition for small retail businesses in each of its 13 centres nationwide, with prizes including free trading and mentoring.
January 25, 2011
£185m fund unveiled to boost North West business growth
Small businesses in the North West that are struggling to secure traditional finance can apply for public funding to kick-start their growth plans, following the launch of the £185 million North We
January 21, 2011
Scrapping of default retirement age could cause rise in discrimination claims
Business groups have voiced concerns that the confirmed plans to scrap the default retirement age (DRA) by October 2011 will cause a rise in age discrimination claims, writes Clare Bullock
January 21, 2011
Paternity leave reform plans “ignore business needs”
Government plans to make shared parental leave more flexible do not take into consideration the difficulties small businesses would face under the new system, business groups have warned, write
January 21, 2011
Business websites must comply with advertising rules, reminds ASA
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has reminded businesses to review their marketing material on social media profiles and websites to ensure it is not misleading, as it will extend its remi
January 21, 2011
British Library launches e–commerce programme
The British Library has launched ‘Web in Feb’, a series of events that examine key online trends and help small businesses to grow using e-commerce and e-marketing.
January 18, 2011
Small firms warned to check records ahead of HMRC crackdown
Small firms should check that their books are in order ahead of a crackdown on those keeping bad tax records, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has warned, writes Clare
January 18, 2011
Pre-Christmas snow boosts online sales by 12 per cent
Small businesses selling online increased their revenue by 12 per cent in the three months to Christmas on the same period in 2009, but could have made bigger gains if they had made contingency pla
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