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The number of FTSE 350 companies pledging to pay small companies promptly has tripled following a government drive to boost sign up to a code of conduct.
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Dull and demotivating workplaces are holding back business-critical creativity, according to a new survey.
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Thousands of small companies are to be spared from red tape after a government shake-up on business regulations.
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The most unpopular administrative tasks among entrepreneurs are chasing payments and processing expenses, research finds.
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Bargain hunting and rampant discounting have become the norm in a tough economy, according to new research.
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One in three bosses are judged as 'badly-behaved' by their employees, according to a survey of more than 1,000 British workers.
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The Forum of Private Business is urging changes to the Prompt Payment Code after it has learned firms with payment times as long as 90 days are planning to sign up.
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The majority of UK small businesses do not understand their finances, according to the accountants that represent them.
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The Forum of Private Business is urging changes to the Prompt Payment Code after it has learned firms with payment times as long as 90 days are planning to sign up.
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The majority of UK small businesses do not understand their finances, according to the accountants that represent them.
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The majority of small businesses in the UK have either bought or downloaded illegal software at some point, research finds.
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Fewer UK businesses failed in 2012 than the previous year, with 1.04 per cent of the business population failing compared to 1.10 per cent in 2011.
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The Federation of Small Businesses has backed a bill that aims to stop small companies being locked into 'unfair' energy contracts.
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The UK high street is in the grip of a radical transformation which will see shops becoming more like depots in the future, according to a retail expert.
Business Technology
Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!
Export & Import
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world