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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Fifty Per Cent Of UK Businesses Waste Money On IT Support
Fifty per cent of businesses add more to their IT systems than is necessary, making for a complex environment that is expensive to support.
Lamb names employer for flouting the National Minimum Wage
Norman Lamb, Minister for Employment Relations, has today taken the move of naming an employer under the BIS Scheme for naming employers who flout National Minimum Wage (NMW) law.
Excessive charges for use of credit and debit cards to be banned
New proposals to prevent consumers being unfairly charged for using payment methods including credit or debit cards have been announced by the Consumer Affairs Minister, Norman Lamb.
Aspiring entrepreneurs need the right role models and support
We have sought the views of entrepreneurial experts on the best role models for young, aspiring entrepreneurs
Leading business experts blast Nick Clegg on tax plans which will hit entrepreneurs hardest
Following today’s news of Nick Clegg’s proposed tax plans, strong concerns have been raised about how such an introduction could impact upon the country’s emerging entrepreneurs and business leaders.
High tuition fees set to increase number of young people starting a business
Amidst Rising Student Debts and Falling Graduate Employment Rates, Ambitious Young People Are Questioning Whether University is Still the Best Choice for Them
Young jobless will ‘benefit’ from three-months unpaid work says leading entrepreneur
Thousands of unemployed young people in London will be barred from receiving benefits unless they sign up for unpaid work in a pilot scheme launched this week.
Savvy SMEs buck economic outlook using social media to boost customer engagement
A new breed of social media savvy SMEs is emerging in the UK, as businesses turn to alternative media channels to engage old customers and bring in new ones.
Resilient retail workers happiest despite high street slowdown
Results of a new study show that retail employees are happier with their compensation, manager and job security than peers in other industries.
FSA ‘examines Clydesdale Bank business loans’
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is examining the Clydesdale Bank’s “tailored business loans” to determine whether they escape regulation as a derivative.
CIPD Law on Tour
workshops help employers navigate changes in regulation relating to performance management, unfair dismissals and employment tribunals
More people thinking about setting up a business than before records began
More people were considering setting up a business last year, than any time in the past ten years, according to an authoritative report.
New StartUp Britain showcase to help get your products on the shelves of John Lewis
StartUp High Street, the retail element of the StartUp Britain campaign was created to give new British brands the opportunity to get their products onto the High Street, now with the launch of their PitchUp strand you can get your goods stocked by John Lewis
Co-operatives UK launches online support service to help business advisors
With co-operatives continuing to enjoy a renaissance in spite of the current economic climate, Co-operatives UK has today launched the final phase of its online support service to assist business advisors
















