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February 15, 2011
Web service matches small companies with equity investment
Limited companies seeking equity finance can attract investment by posting a video pitch online, following the launch of website Crowdcube.
February 11, 2011
Small firms warned to review policies ahead of Bribery Act
Small businesses should review their policies on expenses and client hospitality now, to avoid facing penalties when the Bribery Act comes in later this year, law firm Muckle LLP has warne
February 11, 2011
Chancellor calls on small firms to submit Budget ideas
Small businesses with ideas for the March Budget can submit their proposals to HM Treasury online, following the launch of a new service unveiled by the Chancellor.
February 11, 2011
Banks won’t deliver on “misguided” business lending pledge
UK banks won’t deliver on their pledge to lend more to small firms, as the commitment is unenforceable, business groups have said, writes Clare Bullock.
February 11, 2011
£2,000 cash prize on offer to innovative and sustainable small businesses
Outstanding small businesses are being called on to compete for a £2,000 cash prize, following the launch of this year’s Nectar Business Small Business Awards.
February 08, 2011
Further fuel price rises will force firms to make drastic cuts, warns FSB
Small businesses will be under severe pressure to cut costs – including freezing pay and laying off staff – if fuel prices continue to rise, new research has revealed, writes Clare Bu
February 08, 2011
Public spending cuts will cause rise in insolvencies
Business insolvencies are likely to increase by at least 10 per cent in 2011, as the public sector cuts start to take their toll, an insolvency specialist has predicted.
February 08, 2011
Three-quarters of small firms to spend more time on social media
Almost three-quarters of small firms intend to spend more time social networking in 2011 in an attempt to help boost dwindling sales, research from freelancer sourcing site OfficeCavalry has reveal
February 08, 2011
Young digital entrepreneurs urged to compete for £15k funding
Innovative young entrepreneurs with online business ideas have the chance to win investment and support worth more than £15,000, following the launch of the DediPower Digital Awards.
February 04, 2011
Pay freeze “necessary” for economic recovery, says BoE
Businesses should not offer pay rises despite current high inflation or they could risk damaging the UK’s economic recovery, the Bank of England (BoE) has warned, writes Clare Bullock.
February 04, 2011
Free social networking site allows staff “chatter” to be kept private
Businesses can set up a private social network where their employees can collaborate and share files online, following the public launch of Chatter.com.
February 04, 2011
Free guide helps firms conduct customer surveys online
Businesses considering market research can find out how to conduct an online survey, following the publication of a free guide by the Independent Consultants Group (ICG).
February 04, 2011
Tribunal reforms make it easier to sack underperforming staff
Businesses will be able to sack staff during the first two years of their employment without falling foul of unfair dismissal claims, under new Government proposals.
February 01, 2011
Just 2 per cent of small firms plan to start exporting
Only 2 per cent of small firms that are not currently exporting plan to do so this year, research from Barclays has found, writes Kate Horstead.
February 01, 2011
Free online tool helps manufacturers cut energy costs
Manufacturing firms can access a free online tool to measure their impact on the environment and gain cost-cutting tips, following the launch of the Carbon Footprint Calculator by Manufacturing Adv
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