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October 25, 2013
Richard Branson unveils Virgin StartUp
Sir Richard Branson has announced the launch of Virgin StartUp, a not-for-profit company offering financial support, mentoring and advice to young entrepreneurs across the UK.
October 25, 2013
Number of private firms hits record high
The number of private sector businesses in the UK has reached a new record of 4.9 million, according to official figures published by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS).
October 25, 2013
HMRC to shut down "unused" PAYE schemes
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced that it will shut down unused Pay As You Earn (PAYE) schemes. Employers who have not used their schemes will now receive letters explaining that their PAYE schemes have been closed.
October 25, 2013
More signs of business optimism as economy grows
Orders are up, output is increasing and British manufacturers are more optimistic than ever, according to the latest CBI quarterly Industrial Trends Survey.
October 25, 2013
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October 18, 2013
Cable unveils world-beating SME export strategy
7,000 UK SMEs will benefit from a new government programme to help them attract overseas customers through the internet.
October 18, 2013
Cameron promises firm line on late payment
The government is to launch a consultation on tackling late payment later this year, as figures show that 85% of SMEs have experienced problems with late payment in the past two years.
October 18, 2013
Online tax system "daunting" for micro firms
The shift from paper records to digital tax systems is proving challenging for many micro businesses and self-employed individuals, according to research by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).
October 18, 2013
Radical plans to cut "pointless" EU red tape
New proposals to cut EU red tape have been welcomed by David Cameron.
October 18, 2013
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October 11, 2013
Sheer disorganisation is costing SMEs billions
A staggering 20% of small businesses have "forgotten" to invoice for goods or services at least once. And poor internal processes could mean that the UK's SMEs as a whole are losing out on £3.7 billion.
October 11, 2013
New funding for ambitious technology start-ups
Episode 1 is a £37.5 million government scheme to support fund managers who invest in small, high growth businesses. The fund has attracted £12.5 million of private investment, alongside £25 million from the government.
October 11, 2013
Does entrepreneurship begin at 60?
Almost one million people in the UK have started a business or pursued their dream job after turning 60.
October 11, 2013
Growth spurt for buoyant manufacturing sector
Confidence in the UK manufacturing sector is fuelling an economic growth spurt, according to the Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
October 11, 2013
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