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February 28, 2012
Plug-in Van Grant offers 20% off electric vans for businesses
Businesses buying a new electric van will receive a 20% subsidy and tax breaks to help them go green, following the launch of the Plug-in Van Grant, writes Simon Wicks.
February 28, 2012
Half a million more tax returns filed on time as penalties rise
Half a million more self-assessment tax returns were filed on time this year than 2011, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has revealed, following the introduction of a new penalty system, writes Georgina Harris.
February 28, 2012
Inspiring start-up mums and dads compete for recognition
Start-up business-owners who are juggling running a firm and looking after a family full-time are being called on to enter the Mumpreneur Awards 2012 and have their achievements publicised.
February 28, 2012
Guide aims to clarify health and safety rules for disabled workers
Employers can access advice on completing health and safety risk assessments for staff with disabilities, following the publication of online guidance by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).
February 24, 2012
Neet support welcomed, but schools must make young people “work ready”
Business groups have welcomed a £126 million programme to help jobless 16- to 17-year-olds into work – provided the education system also focuses on producing “work-ready” young people, writes Simon Wicks.
February 24, 2012
Small firms cautiously welcome new cash-transfer mobile app
Small businesses have cautiously welcomed a new mobile app which allows users to transfer cash for free to anyone with a UK mobile phone number and current account, writes Georgina Harris.
February 24, 2012
Restaurant insolvencies hit three-year high
Restaurant insolvencies jumped by nearly a third in the fourth quarter of last year, the highest level of closures since early 2009, new figures have revealed.
February 24, 2012
HSBC fund aims to boost small firms emerging market expansion
Small businesses planning to expand into emerging markets have been called on to apply for development funding, following the launch of HSBC’s £4 billion International SME Fund.
February 21, 2012
Free support aims to boost numbers of business mentors
Small-business owners are being encouraged to sign up as volunteer business mentors, with the help of a new online training tool launched by the Government.
February 21, 2012
Former Dragon launches free web-training workshops for online traders
Former Dragons’ Den entrepreneur Doug Richard has launched a series of free business training bootcamps aimed at small firms that want to expand online.
February 21, 2012
HMRC online webinars to make tax “hassle-free” for businesses
Small businesses and self-employed workers trying to grips with their tax obligations can access advice online, following the launch of a series of live webinars by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
February 21, 2012
HSE launches office risk assessment tool
Office-based businesses can quickly complete their health and safety risk assessment, following the launch of an online tool by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).
February 17, 2012
More competition needed to free up credit to small firms, say business groups
Business groups have called for more competition in the retail banking industry, after figures revealed high street banks fell short of their 2011 lending target to small businesses, writes Simon Wicks.
February 17, 2012
Almost half of employees have dated a colleague, finds poll
Office romance might be a headache for business owners, but almost half of employees have dated a colleague, research by CareerBuilder has highlighted.
February 17, 2012
Falling inflation a boost to business confidence
Business groups have welcomed January’s sharp fall in inflation, saying it will boost consumer and business confidence and reduce costs for small firms.
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