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September 28, 2010
Spending cuts will slow economic recovery next year, says CBI
The UK’s economic recovery will be slower than expected in 2011, following the Government’s programme of public spending cuts, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has said.
September 28, 2010
Right to request training must be scrapped, says IoD
Regulations which will give staff in small firms the right to request training must be scrapped before they tie employers up in more red tape, the Institute of Directors (IoD) has warned.
September 28, 2010
Firms getting on top of late payments, but more money owed
Fewer small firms are chasing late payments than six months ago, but the total amount owed has gone up by almost £600 million since December 2009.
September 28, 2010
£3.8 million innovation programme to help North West businesses
A £3.8 million programme to provide free support to 300 "innovation-focused" small and medium-sized businesses has been launched in the North West.
September 24, 2010
HMRC to crack down on business tax evasion
Small-business owners need to prepare for an increase in tax inspections as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is cracking down on tax evasion and avoidance, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has warned.
September 24, 2010
Maternity leave extension too costly for small firms, warns BCC
EU plans to extend maternity leave to 20 weeks on full pay will be too costly for small firms to implement, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned.
September 24, 2010
Check HR policies to comply with Equality Act, warns law firm
Small firms should review their employment policies to make sure they comply with the new Equality Act, when it is introduced on the 1 October Common Commencement Date (CCD).
September 24, 2010
Employers get help preventing staff stress
Businesses can get advice on managing staff stress and avoiding the legal pitfalls associated with the problem, following the publication of a free guide by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
September 21, 2010
Business crime rates unchanged despite recession
Business crime rates remained stable within the last two years despite predictions that the recession would trigger an increase, research by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has found.
September 21, 2010
Bars and retailers must adapt to slump in alcohol consumption
Bars, pubs and shops will need to diversify to survive, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has warned – after its research found annual alcohol consumption last year fell by the greatest a
September 21, 2010
Fair trading website offers retailers guidance
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has launched a website to help retailers comply with the law, after finding that many businesses were unaware of their obligations to consumers, writes Clare Bu
September 21, 2010
Green small firms offered £40k Shell grants
Climate-conscious small firms have until 5 November to pitch for a grant of up to £40,000 by entering the Shell Springboard awards.
September 20, 2010
NFEA makes BRAVE decision
Start Up Donut syndicator and Bristol-based enterprise agency BRAVE has been voted Small Agency of the Year at the 2010 National Federation of Enterprise Agencies (NFEA) Awards.
September 17, 2010
Pre-Budget report “would not be missed”, says business group
Small businesses will not miss the Pre-Budget Report (PBR) if it is scrapped from this year as has been widely reported, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has said, writes Kate Horstead.
September 17, 2010
One in eight town centre shops empty, report finds
The number of empty retail premises in UK town centres increased to 13 per cent over the past year, research has found.
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