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SMEs hampered by poor tech provision

Almost three quarters of UK entrepreneurs admit that inadequate management of technology is reducing profitability in their business.

News

Shorter apprenticeship schemes do not provide same value as longer courses

Business owners are concerned that shorter apprenticeship schemes do not provide the same value as longer courses, the Forum of Private Business warns.

Employing & managing staff

What is the simplest way to employ staff on a casual basis?

I am a one-man consultant/product developer and currently have more work that I can cover. What is the simplest way that I can employ staff on a casual or part time basis to help out when required?

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Small businesses shun graduates

Small business owners are turning their backs on the graduate employee market and instead choosing to hire school leavers and other non-graduates.

Marketing

How can I make my website easy to navigate?

I run a small business and am about to launch a new retail website. Can you give me some tips on making my website easy to navigate?

Business Technology

Continental SMEs more tech-minded

British small businesses place less of an emphasis on technology than their European counterparts, research finds.

Employing & managing staff

How to retain staff

SmallBusiness.co.uk looks at staff retention and how to keep hold of key talent.

Business Ideas & Planning

James Caan review: The FT Guide to Business Startup

Serial investor and entrepreneur James Caan reviews Sara Williams' guide for entrepreneurs.

News

Nameless CVs for fairer hiring

Businesses should encourage all job applicants to send in CVs that do not identify their name or ethnic background, says an employment law specialist.

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Cameron launches entrepreneurship campaign

Prime minister David Cameron has launched a major initiative in an attempt to boost entrepreneurship in the UK.

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SMEs look to the government for help

Almost nine in ten businesses believe the government must do more to encourage business growth, research finds.

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Higher education not developing work skills

A fifth of UK employers believe school leavers make better employees than university graduates.