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July 27, 2012
Could do better - FSB studies council procurement practices
Nearly half of UK councils don't know the size of businesses they are trading with and more than a third (38%) do not actively record the location of their spending. These are the findings of new research conducted by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
July 27, 2012
O2 extends free marketing opportunity to independent retailers
O2 has opened up its Priority Moments service to independent retail and small business customers on the UK's high streets.
July 27, 2012
Businesses under pressure as late payments continue to rise
New Equifax research suggests late payments could be putting pressure on the cash flow of businesses that pay on time.
July 27, 2012
Resilient UK manufacturing sector bucks the trend
The UK manufacturing sector is showing resilience in the face of challenging economic conditions, with orders and output growth steady, according to the CBI.
July 27, 2012
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July 20, 2012
Fees for workplace tribunals to be introduced
Changes to the rules governing workplace tribunals have been announced by the Government — including a plan to charge fees as a way of encouraging the use of mediation and early resolutions.
July 20, 2012
Smartphones are changing how we shop, according to Ofcom
New research from Ofcom has highlighted the importance of the smartphone in the British shopping experience. According to Ofcom's Communications Market Report 2012, we are seeing the emergence of the "Robo" (research offline buy online) shopper — and smartphones are playing an important part in this trend.
July 20, 2012
Thousands of firms sign up for the British Business Club
More than 4,000 businesses have signed up for the British Business Club — the online network created by UK Trade & Investment, London & Partners, the London Business Network, and the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills.
July 20, 2012
British businesses say no to further EU integration
Most businesses (85%) do not want further EU integration, according to a poll of nearly 2,000 businesses conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
July 20, 2012
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July 13, 2012
SMEs threaten to vote with their feet if banks don’t deliver
New research from the Forum of Private Business (FPB) shows that many cash-starved small firms are still looking to the banks to provide growth capital and restore confidence.
July 13, 2012
Job surveys suggest staff dissatisfaction
Two new surveys suggest British workers feel pessimistic about their job prospects and their current positions.
July 13, 2012
SMEs invited to bid for EU R&D contracts worth £1 billion
The European Commission has announced the biggest ever invitation to bid for EU research and innovation funding, under its Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) and a substantial proportion is aimed at SMEs.
July 13, 2012
StartUp Britain targets the high street
StartUp Britain has launched a scheme to help small firms take advantage of empty high street shops in a move to boost enterprise and retail growth.
July 13, 2012
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