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December 23, 2009 - richardp
Business costs predicted to rise sharply in early 2010
Start-ups will be faced with a sharp increase in running costs in early 2010, although they will begin to benefit from the economy’s return to growth, according to insurance firm More Than.
December 18, 2009 - Administrator
Firms given extra two weeks to adjust prices for Jan VAT rise
The Government has bowed to pressure from business groups and given firms an extra 14 days to adjust their prices when the VAT rate returns to 17.5 per cent on 1 January.
December 18, 2009 - Administrator
Retailers predict better Christmas this year
More than 40 per cent of retailers have predicted that Christmas sales will be better this year than in 2008, as consumers believe the worst of the recession is over, research from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed.
December 18, 2009 - Administrator
Third of small firms unaware of Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme
More than a third of small firms are unaware of the Government’s “flagship initiative” to help businesses get through the recession, research from Clifton Asset Management (CAM) has revealed.
December 18, 2009 - Administrator
Entrepreneurs neglecting health to run firms, warns Abbey
More than a quarter of small-business owners are putting their health at risk by prioritising work over medical appointments, research from Abbey and Alliance & Leicester has shown.
December 18, 2009 - Administrator
Government claims to be on target to cut red tape by a quarter
The Government is on track to meet its target to cut red tape by 25 per cent by May 2010, according to research from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
December 18, 2009 - Administrator
Small firms warned to get licensed for Christmas TV
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has warned business owners to ensure that they have a TV licence in place if they allow staff to watch TV during the Christmas period, or risk a penalty of up to £1,000.
December 18, 2009 - Administrator
Firms urged to reduce risk of costly insurance claims this Christmas
Small firms that have to claim for damage caused by frozen pipes or water leaks this Christmas may face a 27 per cent rise in claims costs, insurance firm Aviva has warned.
December 18, 2009 - Administrator
Just half of employees receive a pay rise in 2009
Two thirds of employees received a pay rise last year, but just half received one in 2009, research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has highlighted.
December 11, 2009 - Administrator
One in five small firms considering outsourcing abroad, claims survey
More than a fifth of small firms are considering relocating or outsourcing elements of their business overseas next year in an attempt to reduce their costs, research has revealed.
December 11, 2009 - Administrator
Two-thirds of managers say Christmas party vital this year
Two-thirds of managers believe it is vital to hold a Christmas party this year to reward staff for their hard work during the recession, research from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has revealed.
December 11, 2009 - Administrator
Firms missing out on a quarter of VAT reclaims for fuel
Small firms are failing to claim back a quarter of the fuel-related VAT they could be, because of poor expense procedures, research has revealed.
December 11, 2009 - Administrator
Just a quarter of staff clear on company objectives for 2010
Employers have been warned they are not doing enough to communicate their strategy to staff, after a Government survey found that only a quarter of employees understand their firm's goals for next year.
December 11, 2009 - Administrator
Deadline approaches for staff well-being grants
Business owners with ideas for projects to improve their employees' mental or physical health are being encouraged on to apply for funding through the Health, Work and Well-being Challenge Fund before the 31 December deadline.
December 11, 2009 - Administrator
Work experience awards deadline extended to 2010
Small firms that offer exceptional work experience placements to students now have an extra month to enter the 2009 National Council for Work Experience (NCWE) Awards.
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