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October 30, 2009
Extended recession may force firms to make redundancies, warns IoD
Small firms that have avoided making redundancies in the hope that the recession would not be too long, may now be forced to make cutbacks, the Institute of Directors (IoD) has warned, writes Kate Horstead.
October 30, 2009
Government may give retailers more time to prepare for VAT rise
The Government is considering extending the current 14-day period retailers have to re-price their goods following a VAT change, so that they have more time to prepare for January's return to a 17.5 per cent rate.
October 30, 2009
Fifth of firms cancel Christmas parties this year
A fifth of businesses have cancelled their staff Christmas party this year because of the economic climate, research by events management firm Concerto has revealed.
October 30, 2009
Government guarantee scheme to secure payment for exporters
Small firms exporting to emerging markets are now more likely to be able to get their bank to guarantee a letter of credit from an overseas customer, following the launch of a Government-backed scheme.
October 30, 2009
“Customer Kings” offered chance to win £5k prize
Entrepreneurs in the UK and Ireland with outstanding customer service skills are being urged to enter the Customer Kings competition, run by IT firm Cisco, for a chance to win a £5,000 prize.
October 30, 2009
Consumers more likely to buy from firms offering apprenticeships
More than 80 per cent of consumers said they would be more likely to buy from a business if it offered an apprenticeship scheme, research for the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) has revealed.
October 30, 2009
HSE launches template to help firms complete risk assessments
Time-pressed small firms will be able to check they are complying with their health and safety obligations in one step, following the launch of an online template from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
October 30, 2009
Last call for green firms to apply for Shell funding
Climate-conscious firms have only days to go to pitch for a grant of up to £40,000 by entering the Shell Springboard Awards.
October 23, 2009
Employers warned not to discriminate on job candidates names
Employers are being warned not to discriminate against people with non-British names during the recruitment process, after a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) survey revealed that discrimination is still rife in businesses.
October 23, 2009
Website launch offers firms free training resources
Employers struggling to afford staff training can now access free advice and discounted training courses, following the launch of a new website aimed at small firms.
October 23, 2009
Small firms to nominate mentors for £1,000 prize
Small-business owners who have benefited from online business mentoring can nominate their advisers to win a £1,000 cash prize, following the launch of the Yell Mentoring Works Awards.
October 23, 2009
Overseas grant fund launched
Small businesses in the West Midlands which are struggling during the downturn can get help expanding overseas, following the launch of a grant scheme by West Midlands International Trade (WMIT).
October 23, 2009
Agency worker reforms delayed until 2011
The Government has bowed to pressure from business groups to delay regulations giving temporary workers the same rights as permanent staff until after the recession is over.
October 23, 2009
Investment in technology key to recession survival, says BT
New technology such as faster broadband and social networking has increased firms chances of surviving the recession by helping them cut costs and attract new customers, research from BT has revealed.
October 23, 2009
Business Link helps firms overcome postal strike delays
Business Link has published an online guide to help small firms overcome problems caused by the recent postal strikes.
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