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April 27, 2012
Last call for firms to enter European Business Awards
Outstanding small businesses that can demonstrate their success have until 1 May to enter the European Business Awards and showcase their achievements Europe-wide.
April 27, 2012
Business groups call for Government intervention on late payments
Almost a fifth of small firms have come close to going out of business due to cashflow problems arising from late payment, research by credit management firm Graydon has highlighted.
April 27, 2012
Businesses empowered to challenge anti-competitive practices
Small-business owners are set to find it easier to challenge anti-competitive behaviour and claim compensation, under new proposals unveiled by the Government.
April 27, 2012
Most small firms plan to ignore Diamond Jubilee
The majority of small businesses are not planning to give staff an extra day off for the Diamond Jubilee in June and most are fed up with “footing the bill” for royal celebrations, business services firm ELAS has found.
April 24, 2012
Nectar awards offer innovative small firms £2k prize
Innovative and sustainable small firms have until the end of May to compete for six £2,000 prizes in the Nectar Business Small Business Awards.
April 24, 2012
HMRC tax seminars available around the clock
Small firms and the self-employed can watch HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) online tax presentations and webinars around the clock, following an expansion of the free service.
April 24, 2012
Almost one in five staff don't know their firm's web address
Almost one in five small-business employees can’t give their company’s website address when asked, according to research conducted by online savings website DealJungle.com.
April 24, 2012
Employment minister calls on firms to hire young British "gems"
Employment minister Chris Grayling has called on businesses not to overlook home-grown potential talent, following a surprise fall in unemployment figures, writes Georgina Harris.
April 20, 2012
UK economy will stall until 2013
The UK has narrowly missed a double-dip recession, but the economy will stall until 2013, the Ernst & Young ITEM Club has predicted.
April 20, 2012
Employers warned to get a TV licence to watch Olympics at work
With more than 2,500 hours of live Olympics on TV this summer, most broadcast live during the working day, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and TV Licensing have warned small firms to check they are licensed to watch at work or face a fine, writes Georgina Harris.
April 20, 2012
Small firms lodge more loan complaints
The number of complaints made by small firms about their loan and overdraft agreements increased by more than 10% last year, research by financial services firm Syscap has highlighted.
April 20, 2012
Women over 50 defying “jobs recession”, finds CIPD
Women aged over 50 are defying the “jobs recession” and finding work in greater numbers than any other age group, including their male counterparts, research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has found.
April 17, 2012
ACCA offers small firms online finance tips
Small businesses can access free and independent financial advice online, following the launch of a new website by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Barclays.
April 17, 2012
Customer service critical for small firms, finds poll
More than half of small firms have improved their customer service in the past 12 months in an attempt to win new business, research by Sage has highlighted.
April 17, 2012
Small firms leading return to confidence, survey finds
Small firms have led a cautious rise in business optimism over the last six months, a survey of 2,500 businesses by remote office space provider Regus has found.
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