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September 28, 2012
Access to funding for SMEs could create 500,000 UK jobs
Small British firms have the potential to create more than half a million jobs if they could get more cash from banks, a new study reveals.
September 28, 2012
Starting young is key to entrepreneurial success
Running a business at school almost doubles your chances of self-employment later in life, according to new research by Kingston University Business School for Young Enterprise.
September 28, 2012
The future looks bright for freelances as earnings rise
In the midst of economic gloom, there's good news for the growing number of freelance professionals, especially those that work online. According to a new global survey of more than 3,000 independent professionals, 57% of freelances say their income has risen in 2012 and 67% predict further increases in 2013.
September 28, 2012
SMEs turn their backs on bank managers
Small business owners are increasingly turning their backs on their bank manager when it comes to business advice — instead choosing to consult other trusted advisers such as accountants.
September 28, 2012
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September 21, 2012
StartUp Britain hits the road to recruit young entrepreneurs
StartUp Britain is planning a month-long bus tour of the UK in order to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.
September 21, 2012
Small firms to benefit from new employment laws
The business secretary, Vince Cable, has announced new steps to reduce employment law red tape and give firms more flexibility in managing their workforce.
September 21, 2012
New research indicates the UK economy is flat-lining
Challenging domestic conditions, limited access to finance and weak consumer demand continue to take their toll on the optimism of small firms according to the latest data from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
September 21, 2012
Doubts emerge about FSA compensation scheme
The compensation system for small firms that have been mis-sold complex financial products has serious failings, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has told the Chancellor.
September 21, 2012
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September 14, 2012
Red tape slashed as 3,000 regulations face the chop
Hundreds of thousands of businesses are to be exempted from health and safety inspections as the Government introduces new legislation to protect business from "compensation culture" claims.
September 14, 2012
Small firms play big part in providing jobs
New findings from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) show that almost nine in ten (88%) unemployed people that find jobs in the private sector either start up or work for an SME.
September 14, 2012
Two-thirds of small business websites are vulnerable to hackers
A survey conducted by UK web hosting company Heart Internet has revealed that two in three small business websites in the UK are vulnerable to attacks from hackers. The online survey polled 220 UK small businesses.
September 14, 2012
Plans for a state-backed business bank take shape
A new state-backed business bank is looking increasingly likely as chancellor George Osborne and business secretary Vince Cable have announced their intention to examine the option in more detail.
September 14, 2012
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