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December 20, 2011
Small high-tech firms to benefit from R&D package and increased IP support
Small firms in the hi-tech industries are set to benefit from a £75-million package of Government measures to help them develop their products and services.
December 20, 2011
One in ten firms consider closing as finance dries up
The inability to access bank finance forced one in ten small firms to consider closing over the last 12 months, research by asset lender Borro has found.
December 20, 2011
Eco-friendly small firms called on to promote their green credentials
Environmentally-friendly small businesses, which want to boost their green credentials, have been called on to enter the Environment and Energy Awards before the competition’s entry fee increases on Christmas Eve.
December 20, 2011
Boris calls on UK graduates to pitch for free start-up support
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has called on graduates with business ideas to apply for the free start-up support available under the Government’s Entrepreneur First scheme, before the deadline for entries on 31 December.
December 16, 2011
Portas Review calls for major rethink on high street management
Retail guru Mary Portas has called for a major rethink of how the UK’s town centres are managed, recommending that they be run like businesses with a focus on turning them into social and educational hubs, as well as shopping areas.
December 16, 2011
Government must do more to curb unemployment rise, say business groups
Small firms need more Government support to create jobs, business groups have warned, following a surge in unemployment.
December 16, 2011
One in five UK companies started by ethnic minorities
Almost a fifth of new business directors in the UK in the past three years have come from an ethnic minority group, research by the Made Simple Group has found.
December 16, 2011
Small business confidence falls amid fear of double-dip
Confidence among small businesses has fallen amid fears of a double-dip recession and rising costs, research by the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has highlighted.
December 13, 2011
Permanent job vacancies hit two-year low
Permanent staff placements fell at their fastest rate last month since July 2009, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has highlighted, suggesting that small firms are continuing to put recruitment on hold.
December 13, 2011
Majority of small firms can’t afford a Christmas party this year
The majority of small firms have decided to ditch the Christmas party this year because they can’t afford it, research by Sage has highlighted.
December 13, 2011
Employers’ guide aims to minimise winter disruption
Employers can access free guidance on management problems that arise during the winter months – from travelling to work in adverse weather to sickness absence – following the publication of an online guide by Acas.
December 13, 2011
VAT rule-breakers given until the end of December
Unregistered businesses trading above the VAT threshold have until 31 December to get their tax affairs in order or face penalties and prosecution, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has warned.
December 09, 2011
Start-up numbers up by one fifth this year
The number of people starting businesses is accelerating and will rise by almost 20 per cent year-on-year in 2011, figures by Creditsafe have suggested.
December 09, 2011
Small firms working record hours just to break even
Two-thirds of small firms are working longer hours in the run up to Christmas than ever before, research has claimed, but many are not reaping the financial benefits.
December 09, 2011
Online shoppers favour small retailers
A ‘blind test’ has revealed that online shoppers prefer to buy from small retailers than large ones, citing personality as a major reason.
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