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July 09, 2010
New Growth Fund doesn’t make up for cuts, says BCC
A new Regional Growth Fund to support small firms in areas worst hit by Government cuts will offer "significantly less resources" than before the Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) were abolished, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned.
July 09, 2010
Awards recognise triumphs over adversity
Small-business owners who have triumphed against challenging circumstances or personal difficulties have been invited to compete for a £10,000 prize, following the launch of the 2010 Barclays Trading Places Awards.
July 06, 2010
Business groups oppose plans to scrap default retirement age
Government plans to scrap the default retirement age (DRA) will prevent businesses from being able to plan for staff retirements, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has warned.
July 06, 2010
Enterprise minister starts small business work experience
Business and enterprise minister Mark Prisk has started a six-month period of “work experience” at small firms across the UK to gain an insight into the challenges business owners face.
July 06, 2010
Trailblazing entrepreneurs compete for £110k prize fund
Entrepreneurs in parts of the North West and Wales can compete to win a share of a £110,000 prize fund, following the launch of the Morgan Foundation Entrepreneur Awards.
July 06, 2010
Free guide to boost staff productivity
Managing poor performance and linking pay to achievement are among the topics covered in a new Acas guide advising employers on how to get the best out of their staff.
July 06, 2010
Mary Queen Of Shops launches guide to successful retailing
The Queen of Shops, Mary Portas has set her sights on rescuing Britain’s recession-hit independent retailers.
July 02, 2010
Regional Business Links to be closed, confirms BIS
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has welcomed confirmation of Government plans to scrap the regional Business Link network and place a greater emphasis on private sector support, writes Kate Horstead.
July 02, 2010
Small firms urged to take workplace first aid seriously
More small businesses need to provide adequate first aid training to staff so they are prepared for serious injury or illness at work, charity St John Ambulance has claimed.
July 02, 2010
Small firms will “struggle to recruit after skilled migrants cap”
Business groups have criticised the Government’s plans to cap the number of skilled migrant workers from outside the EU entering the UK, warning that it will make it harder for employers to find the recruits they need.
July 02, 2010
Record inflation rises cost small firms
Small businesses felt the impact of the sharpest quarterly cost rises for five years in the first three months of 2010, research by insurer More Than has revealed.
June 29, 2010
Small firms fail to insure against loss of key staff
Less than a fifth of small firms have keyman insurance to protect their business against the prolonged absence or death of key employees, new research has revealed.
June 29, 2010
Search is on for young entrepreneur of the year
Outstanding small-business owners aged 16 to 30 are being called on to enter the Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards for the chance to win a £10,000 cash prize.
June 29, 2010
Online deadline looming for VAT-registered firms
VAT-registered firms must file their second quarter returns online by 7 August or face fines, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has warned.
June 29, 2010
Entrepreneurs adopt innovative work methods to survive
Almost 90 per cent of small-business owners have adopted new ways of working to help their firm through recent tough trading periods, research from the Entrepreneur Country (EC) has revealed.
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