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November 29, 2011
Loan Guarantee Scheme will cut borrowing costs for small firms, says Chancellor
A new £40 billion National Loan Guarantee Scheme will bring the cost of lending down by 1 percentage point for small businesses, the Chancellor claimed in his Autumn Statement today, writes Simon Wicks.
November 29, 2011
One in ten staff have taken drugs at work
More than one in ten employees has taken illegal drugs whilst at work, research from LondonlovesBusiness has found.
November 29, 2011
Entrepreneurs optimistic about 2012 economic outlook
More business owners are optimistic than pessimistic about the prospects for growth next year, despite eurozone uncertainty and fears of a global slowdown, research by insurer Hiscox has found.
November 29, 2011
Start-up funding extended to all ex-military personnel
All ex-service personnel can apply for start-up training, grants and loans following the extension of a Government scheme.
November 29, 2011
Student business owners called on to compete for £50k prize
Students and graduates running innovative businesses have been called on to enter the Lloyds Enterprise Awards, so they can be in with the chance of winning a £50,000 prize.
November 25, 2011
Small firms ask Chancellor for better access to finance
Business owners have called on the Chancellor to improve access to finance for small firms and offer tax breaks to businesses and investors in his Autumn Statement on 29 November, writes Simon Wicks.
November 25, 2011
Pubs and restaurants thriving despite tough conditions
Sales in restaurant and pubs increased last month despite the weak economy, research by business intelligence firm Peach Factory has highlighted.
November 25, 2011
Public procurement reforms will help small firms, say business groups
Government reforms which make it easier for small firms to access public sector contracts have been welcomed by business groups.
November 25, 2011
Dispute resolution shake-up what the economy needs, says FPB
Business groups have welcomed measures outlined by business secretary Vince Cable this week to shake up dismissal and dispute resolution procedures and speed up employment tribunals, writes Simon Wicks.
November 22, 2011
Banks miss Project Merlin lending target
High street banks have fallen short of targets for lending to small firms, according to new figures from the Bank of England.
November 22, 2011
January fuel duty rise must be scrapped, say business groups
A fuel duty rise planned for next year could put struggling firms out of business, the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has warned.
November 22, 2011
Almost a quarter of London firms to benefit from the Olympics
Almost a quarter of London-based small firms expect the Olympics to provide them with a revenue boost, research by Deloitte has found.
November 22, 2011
Search is on for most socially responsible small firms
Small firms which can demonstrate outstanding corporate social responsibility (CSR) are being called on to enter the Business in the Community (BITC) Awards for Excellence.
November 18, 2011
Revamped Business Link offers new start-up services
A refreshed Business Link website with more targeted services for start-ups and growing businesses has been unveiled, and the Government has pledged to provide 10,000 more mentors to business-owners, writes Simon Wicks.
November 18, 2011
Half of small firms planning to scrap Christmas parties
Almost half of small firms are scrapping their Christmas party this year, research by Pitney Bowes has found.
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