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January 20, 2012 - Anonymous
Shell to open business lounges at petrol stations
Serviced office group Regus has teamed up with oil giant Shell to launch a trial network of business lounges on petrol forecourts across Europe.
January 20, 2012 - Anonymous
One in ten business owners put family home on line to continue trading
More than one in ten small-business owners were forced to use their family home to secure a loan last year, research from personal asset lender Borro has found.
January 17, 2012 - Anonymous
Confusing pension jargon deterring staff saving
One in three employees is put off saving for retirement because they find pension jargon confusing, research by the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) has highlighted.
January 17, 2012 - Anonymous
HMRC launches tax-dispute resolution scheme for small firms
A pilot scheme launched by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to resolve tax disputes between inspectors and small businesses has received a mixed reception from business groups.
January 17, 2012 - Anonymous
Six in ten small firms don’t expect boost from Olympics
Six out of ten small-business owners don’t expect to see long-term benefits to their firm from the London 2012 Olympics, research by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has highlighted.
January 17, 2012 - Anonymous
Small firms called on to register for European Business Awards 2012
Outstanding small businesses that can demonstrate their success have the chance to showcase their achievements Europe-wide by entering the European Business Awards.
January 13, 2012 - Anonymous
High speed rail link gets cautious thumbs-up from business groups
Plans for a high speed rail link offering 45-minute journeys between London and Birmingham have been given a cautious welcome by small-business groups.
January 13, 2012 - Anonymous
Double-dip still avoidable, says BCC
Small firms will struggle in the first half of 2012, but a double-dip recession is still avoidable, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has said.
January 13, 2012 - Anonymous
Hospitality industry neglecting over-65s market
Almost two thirds of hospitality businesses are failing to target the over-65s, research by Barclays has found, despite most firms claiming they are tuned in to older audiences.
January 13, 2012 - Anonymous
Two weeks left to complete self-assessment returns, warns HMRC
Business owners and self-employed workers who haven’t submitted a self-assessment tax return must do so online by 31 January or face a penalty, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has warned.
January 10, 2012 - Anonymous
End to the euro crisis tops wish list for 2012
Resolving the euro crisis has topped small firms' wish list for 2012, a survey by IFF Research has highlighted.
January 10, 2012 - Anonymous
Morale slump and more workplace disputes expected in 2012
Small firms must take extra steps to avoid workplace disputes and increase staff morale this year, Acas has said, warning that 2012 will be challenging for employers.
January 10, 2012 - Anonymous
Support service re-launched to help small manufacturers grow
Small manufacturers nationwide can access free support to help them expand, following the re-launch of the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS).
January 10, 2012 - Anonymous
Web in Feb events aim to help firms grow online
The British Library has launched "Web in Feb"– a series of events that examine online trends and help small firms to grow using e-commerce and web marketing.
January 06, 2012 - Anonymous
North-south divide widens for businesses in 2011
Businesses based in the north are more than one and a half times more likely to go bust than those in the south, research by accountancy firm RSM Tenon has highlighted.
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