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June 28, 2011
Enterprise training urged for thousands leaving armed forces
More and better enterprise training should be given to the rising number of people set to leave the armed forces over the next two years to encourage them to start their own businesses.
June 28, 2011
Employers ignoring development of older workers
Small-business owners need to train and develop their older workers or risk discrimination claims when the default retirement age (DRA) is scrapped later this year, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has warned.
June 28, 2011
Postal service reforms may push up mailing costs
Businesses may face increased mailing costs following the approval of plans to privatise Royal Mail, the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) has warned.
June 28, 2011
Outstanding businesses called on to enter Queen’s Awards
Businesses which can demonstrate outstanding commercial success have the chance to boost their profile by entering the prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.
June 27, 2011
NFEA becomes National Enterprise Network
The National Federation of Enterprise Agencies (NFEA) has been rebranded and will now be known at the National Enterprise Network (NEN).
June 24, 2011
Small firms may fall foul of cookie laws, warns FPB
Small firms may fall foul of new EU rules governing the use of cookies on their websites, the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has warned.
June 24, 2011
Independent newsagents disappearing from UK high streets
Newsagents are in decline, hairdressers are on the up and most independent businesses in our high streets are now restaurants, bars and cafes, a survey has found.
June 24, 2011
Business owners lack confidence in non-execs
More than half of company owners lack confidence in their non-executive directors, research by private bank Coutts & Co has revealed.
June 24, 2011
Employers risk fines if staff watch Wimbledon at work
Business owners without a TV licence for their premises risk a fine of up to £1,000 if employees watch Wimbledon at work, the licensing authority has warned.
June 21, 2011
Waste reforms will encourage small firms to recycle, says FSB
Small firms will recycle more and save money under the Government’s new waste reforms, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has said.
June 21, 2011
Tax cheats to be targeted by new HMRC software
Businesses and individuals avoiding tax payments are to be targeted by new software launched by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
June 21, 2011
Equality laws under the spotlight in red tape review
Businesses have until 30 June to propose reforms to simplify equality regulations, as part of the Government’s ongoing Red Tape Challenge.
June 21, 2011
E-commerce awards celebrate excellence in online retail
E-commerce businesses can get a publicity boost and showcase their achievements to the rest of the industry by entering the 2011 eCommerce Awards for Excellence.
June 17, 2011
Supermarket watchdog needs teeth to protect small suppliers
A new supermarket ombudsman will “lack teeth” unless it has the power to fine big retailers for mistreating small suppliers, the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has said.
June 17, 2011
Cost of patent cases cut for small firms
Small businesses are set to benefit from new legislation making it less costly for them to protect their patent and design rights.
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