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January 29, 2010
Too early to celebrate end of recession, warns Tenon
Businesses should remain cautious and restrict their spending despite claims that the recession is over, business consultancy firm RMS Tenon has warned, as there may be a further slump in spending to come.
January 29, 2010
National Insurance and VAT freeze must be election priorities, says FSB
Freezing National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and suspending VAT increases must be priorities for the next Government to help small firms out of the recession, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has said.
January 29, 2010
ONS figures reveal gender pay gap is closing
Government statistics which found that the difference in average pay levels between men and women narrowed last year are evidence of a longer-term trend that the gender pay gap is closing, according to the Government Equalities Office (GEO).
January 29, 2010
Three-quarters of small firms to increase e-marketing spend in 2010
Three-quarters of small businesses are planning to increase the time they spend on online marketing this year, research from private bank Kleinwort Benson has found.
January 29, 2010
Carbon Trust video tool helps firms cut energy costs
The Carbon Trust has launched an online video tool offering advice on how small firms can cut up to a fifth off their energy bills.
January 29, 2010
Course fee dropped to help small firms win public sector contracts
Small firms competing for government contracts can now access Learn Direct’s online training course on public sector procurement for free.
January 29, 2010
Small firms offered £2.5k to take on apprentices
The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) has launched a scheme offering small firms grants of up to £2,500 as an incentive to take on young apprentices.
January 29, 2010
Free guide helps businesses plan 2010 strategy
Small firms can find out how to capitalise on the economic recovery, following the publication of a free guide by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
January 22, 2010
Red tape not a barrier for start-ups, says FSB
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has disputed claims from former Dragon Doug Richard that it is difficult to start a business in the UK, saying red tape is only a burden for established firms, writes Kate Horstead.
January 22, 2010
Small firms given more protection against energy suppliers
Small businesses which take out or renew energy contracts after 18 January are less likely to have their contracts automatically rolled over without their consent, following the introduction of new rules from energy regulator Ofgem.
January 22, 2010
Poor communication by managers could hamper economic recovery
Poor communication by managers is widespread in the UK and could be undermining firms' efforts to recover from the recession – that's the claim from training provider Think Feel Know (TFK).
January 22, 2010
Government bodies fail to deliver on ten-day payment pledge, claims Graydon
Local and national government bodies have failed to stick to Lord Mandelson's pledge to settle invoices from small firms within ten days, credit reference agency Graydon UK has claimed.
January 22, 2010
Forty per cent of firms not complying with fire regulations
Four out of ten businesses are failing to comply with fire regulations by not carrying out fire safety risk assessments, the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has revealed.
January 22, 2010
Cash reserves essential through slow economic recovery, says BCC
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has urged small firms to maintain their cash reserves, as economic recovery may take longer than expected.
January 22, 2010
New guide helps firms get to grips with right to request training rules
Business Link has published a free online guide to help employers prepare for forthcoming regulations on employees' right to request training.
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