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Late payment and tax relief the big issues for small companies pre-election

Businesses also want to remain in the EU and are largely backing the Conservatives in the forthcoming election, research finds.

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Small businesses fear the stress of moving premises 

Three quarters of small and medium-sized companies delay moving premises because of the stress of the task, research finds.

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FPB sets out its own manifesto for small businesses

A business lobbying group is calling on a future government to protect the interests of small businesses regardless of the result of next month’s election.

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Pension reforms influence start-ups among older people

More than half a million over-55s are considering taking advantage of new pension freedoms to start a new business, research finds.

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Fathers support shared parental leave laws

New rules enabling fathers to share their partner's maternity leave entitlement of 52 weeks have been met with approval by dads.

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SMEs going to family and friends for advice when starting up

Small businesses are not seeking expert advice when setting up their business, research finds.

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International expansion on the agenda for small companies 

More UK e-tailers than ever before are considering international expansion as a key factor in their growth strategies, research finds.

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Small business invoice financier to expand office network

Bibby Financial Services is to open new offices in London following the success of its West Midlands business centre.

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International expansion on the agenda for small companies 

More UK e-tailers than ever before are considering international expansion as a key factor in their growth strategies, research finds.

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Small business invoice financier to expand office network

Bibby Financial Services is to open new offices in London following the success of its West Midlands business centre.

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Concern for SMEs over Labour proposal to scrap tribunal fees

Worries have arisen that small businesses may have to face more claims should Labour's plan to abolish employment tribunal fees come to fruition.

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Businesses keen to hire but productivity questions remain

The hiring intentions of UK businesses are at 'sky-high' levels with figures stronger than the heady days of the mid 2000s boom, research finds.

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Discrimination found to be commonplace in businesses

A fifth of people have experienced discrimination of some kind in the workplace, whether it be a one-off occurrence or an ongoing issue, research finds.

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The most flexible small business in Britain revealed

Last year SmallBusiness.co.uk and flexibility experts Timewise ran a competition to find out the UK’s most flexible small business. And the winner is…

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