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March 18, 2011 - Anonymous
Small restaurants may be worst hit by cuts in non-EU migrant jobs
Plans to reduce the number of skilled jobs open to non-EU migrants may leave small businesses in the hospitality industry short staffed, business groups have warned, writes Clare Bullock.<
March 18, 2011 - Anonymous
Dragons’ Den inspires entrepreneurs, claims government report
One in five people want to start their own business after watching television programmes such as Dragons’ Den and The Apprentice, a new report by the Department for Business, Inno
March 18, 2011 - Anonymous
Start-ups asked to bid in Japan charity auction
Start-ups are being urged to raise funds for victims of the Japanese disaster by bidding for a business-support package which contains prizes from business celebrities, writes Clare Bullock.
March 15, 2011 - Anonymous
Conciliation prevents three-quarters of employment tribunals
More employers are using conciliation to resolve disputes with staff and avoiding the need to go to employment tribunal, research from Acas has highlighted.
March 15, 2011 - Anonymous
£550 million lending scheme launched to help firms go green
Efficient lighting, low-carbon heating and green equipment are now within the reach of small businesses, following the launch of a £550 million lending scheme by the Carbon Trust and technology fir
March 15, 2011 - Anonymous
First-time exporters offered free trade advice
Small-business owners considering entering overseas markets can access free one-to-one advice from experts, following the launch of a global network, Catalyst, by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI).<
March 15, 2011 - Anonymous
Businesses must file returns and pay corporation tax online from April
Businesses must file their corporation tax returns online and make payments electronically from 1 April, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has warned.
March 11, 2011 - Anonymous
Budget plan puts too much pressure on small firms, warn business groups
It is unrealistic to expect small firms to lead the economic recovery on their own, the Federation of Small Business (FSB) has warned, after the Prime Minister said that “the only strategy” for gro
March 11, 2011 - Anonymous
Spreading out bank holidays could increase staff attendance, says CIPD
Government proposals to move the May Day bank holiday to October could help reduce staff stress and boost attendance, HR experts have said, writes Clare Bullock.
March 11, 2011 - Anonymous
Best of British Business Champions to be recognised
Exceptional businesses can compete to gain kudos and media coverage, following the launch of the British Business Champions awards.
March 11, 2011 - Anonymous
Enterprise zones “must meet local needs”, says FPB
The enterprise zones due to be unveiled in this year’s Budget must offer different tax breaks depending on the need of the local area, the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has said, writes Kate Horstead.
March 08, 2011 - annak
MyPeopleBiz sponsors tasty start up website
Innovative online recruitment platform MyPeopleBiz has become the latest business service provider to team up with the Donut websites as a sponsor of high-quality business advice content.
March 08, 2011 - Anonymous
Wrong broadband choice is slowing firms down, study finds
Small firms relying on a domestic broadband connection are damaging their productivity due to unreliable download speeds and limited bandwidth, research has revealed.
March 08, 2011 - Anonymous
Best of European business offered chance to showcase achievements
Successful small firms which want to stand out from their competitors have been called on to enter the European Business Award for a chance to showcase their achievements Europe-wide.
March 08, 2011 - Anonymous
Bank fund offers £100m to franchise start-ups
Would-be business owners seeking finance to become franchisees can apply for a dedicated bank loan, following the launch of a £100-million fund.
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