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July 30, 2010
“Real business people” to shape Local Enterprise Partnerships
Small firms and business groups are to play a key leadership role in shaping the formation of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), the Government has announced.
July 30, 2010
Small firms missing out on Olympic contracts, says Lloyds
Many small firms have not realised the potential commercial benefits of the 2012 Olympics, even though £700 million of contract opportunities are still available, Lloyds has said.
July 30, 2010
Seven in ten small firms not using SEO
More than seven in ten small firms are missing out on online traffic by not getting their websites configured properly for search engines, new research has found.
July 30, 2010
Government calls for market-led small business lending
The Government has called for lending to small firms to be more market-led and less state-regulated, in a review announced by Business Secretary Vince Cable.
July 30, 2010
Quarter of graduates choose self-employment
Almost a quarter of students graduating this year and in 2011 are making plans to set up their own business, research from insurance firm Hiscox has revealed.
July 30, 2010
South West clean-tech start-ups get funding support
Low-carbon technology start-ups in the South West can boost their growth prospects thanks to a dedicated £2.5 million fund, launched by the South West Regional Development Agency (RDA).
July 30, 2010
Acas guidance helps employers manage summer holidays
Employers can access free advice about staff rights to take time off during the school summer holiday period, following the publication of guidance from Acas.
July 23, 2010
Business groups welcome Office of Tax Simplification
A new tax body set up by the Government to unravel the “spaghetti bowl” of complex tax laws has been broadly welcomed by business groups.
July 23, 2010
Recession fails to deter start-ups, study finds
The number of newly established business owners and those trying to start a business increased between 2002 and 2009, despite the recession, the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor has found.
July 23, 2010
Start-up tax exemption must be extended nationwide, urges FSB
The exemption on employees’ National Insurance contributions (NICs) for start-ups, announced in the emergency Budget, should be extended to new businesses in the South East and East of England, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has said.
July 23, 2010
Small retailers welcome review of tobacco display ban
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the Government’s decision to review an upcoming ban on tobacco displays in retail stores, warning the proposed reforms would cost around £1,800 per shop to introduce.
July 23, 2010
Carbon Trust helps fast-track green start-ups
Clean technology start-ups can access free support to help them to turn their business ideas into commercial prototypes and attract investment, following the launch of the Carbon Trust Entrepreneurs Fast Track scheme.
July 23, 2010
North West small firms offered free R&D
North West-based small firms planning environmentally-focused research and development (R&D) projects are being invited by Lancaster University to apply for free graduate help.
July 23, 2010
Best of British businesses offered £50k boost
Outstanding small firms with a compelling product or service can compete to win a package of support worth £50,000, following the launch of Siemens’ British Business Boost competition.
July 23, 2010
Startups awards open for entries
Successful new businesses are being invited to enter the 2010 Startups Awards, which celebrate the most exciting new firms across the UK.
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