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June 04, 2010 - Anonymous
Eurozone crisis puts UK recovery at risk, says BCC
The UK economy will grow at a faster rate than expected this year, but the Europe-wide debt crisis may inhibit recovery in 2011, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned, writes Kate Horstead.
June 04, 2010 - Anonymous
Employers’ guide to World Cup launched by FSB
A new guide to help employers deal with staff absence during the World Cup has been launched by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
June 04, 2010 - Anonymous
IPO slashes waiting time for UK patent clearance
Innovative businesses applying for international patents can have their UK protection fast-tracked following the launch of a new scheme by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO).
June 04, 2010 - Anonymous
Social entrepreneurs called on to apply for new fund
Young social entrepreneurs with ideas on how to improve their local communities are being invited to apply for enterprise awards worth up to £15,000 each, newly launched by Guinness.
May 28, 2010 - Anonymous
Queen’s Speech unveils business support and flexible working reforms
Plans to extend the right to request flexible working to all employees and to reform the government’s business support network, were the key measures for small firms in the Queen’s Speech, writes Kate Horstead.
May 28, 2010 - Anonymous
Average worker hungover three times a month
The average British employee goes to work with a hangover three times a month, research by charity Drinkaware has revealed.
May 28, 2010 - Anonymous
Fifth of small companies at risk of corporate ID fraud
More than a fifth of small companies are leaving themselves exposed to corporate identity theft due to lax security procedures, financial insurance firm CPP has warned.
May 28, 2010 - Anonymous
Entrepreneurs offered free business plan review
A business plan review service launched by accounting firm UHY Hacker Young is offering free help to entrepreneurs in need of attracting business investment.
May 28, 2010 - Anonymous
Dragon Awards open to London’s socially-conscious firms
London businesses running or taking part in volunteer community projects are being invited on to enter the Lord Mayor’s Dragon Awards so they can have their achievements recognised.
May 28, 2010 - Anonymous
Construction industry shows first signs of recovery, says RICS
The construction industry has shown tentative signs of recovery for the first time in two years, research from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has revealed.
May 28, 2010 - Anonymous
Business Link launches social enterprise toolkit
Entrepreneurs setting up or running a social enterprise can access free support and guidance, following the launch of an online toolkit by Business Link in London
May 28, 2010 - Anonymous
Mayor helps London’s small firms access growth funding
A scheme to help London-based small firms raise funds for business growth has been launched by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.
May 25, 2010 - Anonymous
Dragon launches £10k start-up fund
Start-up firms and budding entrepreneurs have been called on to pitch for investment, following the launch of a £10,000 enterprise fund by Dragons’ Den entrepreneur Peter Jones.
May 25, 2010 - Anonymous
5 to 9 entrepreneurs get tips on making their living
Entrepreneurs who have started a business in their spare time can get advice on running a firm alongside work, family or studies, after the launch of a new book by Emma Jones, the founder of home b
May 21, 2010 - Anonymous
Emergency Budget plans “mostly positive for small firms”
Cuts in corporation tax, partly scrapping increases on employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs), and a new small firms’ loan guarantee scheme are among the changes that business groups expect in the new Government’s emergency Budget on 22 June, writes Kate Horstead.
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