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Need to know - advice for SMEs
Confidence ebbs from business owners
One in eight small business owners have lost confidence in the economy and think that trading conditions will worsen over the next year Read more
Insolvency figures on the rise
The number of businesses forced into administration or receivership has risen sharply Read more
Remote working project launched
A new scheme has been launched to help small businesses manage employees who work from home Read more
Risky business
One-third of new companies are operating without the relevant business insurance, according to insurance website Insurantz.com Read more
New ideas 'stifled in workplace'
The UK is full of inventive, creative people, but there are too many barriers to putting ideas into practice Read more
A range of business advice for the world of franchising and SMEs.
If you are already your own boss, ensure you keep up to date with the latest rules, news and legislation that may affect your franchise.
Money for a rainy day
The credit crunch has lead UK businesses to think more carefully about their money, with many more putting cash aside for a rainy day Read more
Sharing the health
Owners of small firms are keeping up with big businesses by encouraging their workers to lead healthy lifestyles a report concludes Read more
Government ignores its own rules
The Federation of Small Businesses says the government is failing to meet its commitments to common commencement dates and to reduce regulatory burdens Read more
Business failures rise
Global financial problems are having a clear impact on SMEs, with corporate failures increasing for the first time in over a year Read more
American Dream
UK Trade and Investment is offering marketing executives within SMEs the opportunity to 'have a nice day' in the USA… Read more
Sowing the seed
Finance South East has launched a £5 million Seed Fund to provide an alternative source of funding for ambitious companies seeking business development opportunities Read more
British more ambitious
The once-reserved British are becoming increasingly ambitious with over seven million believing they will become millionaires. A survey by Orange Business Services also found that two-thirds of that number expect to make their first million within 10 years... Read more.
How not to employ staff
Research from T-Mobile suggests that it is the bosses who need to brush up on their interview skills, not candidates... Read more
More bosses making millions
A record 1455 directors of private and public companies were paid a minimum of £1 million in 2007... Read more
Beer flat after smoking ban
Beer consumption in British pubs has fallen by 9.7 per cent since the smoking ban was introduced last July... Read more
Hobbies a good source of inspiration
Hobbies are providing an ever-increasing source of ideas for would-be entrepreneurs as people turn their passion into business... Read more
Public safety fear at building sites
The dangers of not segregating the public from construction work have been highlighted by the Health and Safety Executive... Read more
Older siblings make better entrepreneurs
Barclays Local Business survey has discovered that older siblings are the most likely to become successful entrepreneurs... Read more
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