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Next generation workforce lacking basic skills

The Forum of Private Business has warned that schools must do more to make youngsters more attractive to future employers.

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Small businesses lax on data security 

Small and medium-sized enterprises are not taking basic precautions to protect confidential data.

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Customer service called into question 

Bad-mannered front of house staff are the main reason that professionals are put off from doing business with other companies, research finds.

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New business loans for young entrepreneurs

Start-up loans of up to £2,500 will be available to young entrepreneurs in a new project launched by the government and the Forum of Private Business.

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Small businesses best at customer service

Four fifths of consumers in the UK believe that small, independently or locally-owned businesses provide the best customer service experience.

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Tech issues top office frustration list

Technical problems including email and internet failures have been voted the most stressful office issue.

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Calls to address sickness absence

The government is being urged to reinvigorate its efforts to tackle sickness absence.

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Businesses to comply with new website privacy laws

UK small businesses could face fines of up to £500,000 if they fail to meet tough new website privacy laws which come into force this month.

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Calls to address sickness absence

The government is being urged to reinvigorate its efforts to tackle sickness absence.

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Businesses to comply with new website privacy laws

UK small businesses could face fines of up to £500,000 if they fail to meet tough new website privacy laws which come into force this month.

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Wonga enters business loan market

Short-term loan provider Wonga is set to launch a business loan service, which wlll reportedly make funds available within 15 minutes of an application.

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Little change in high street sales

High street sales were slightly down in the year to April, but in line with expectations for the time of year, according to the Confederation of British Industry.

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SMEs struggle with public sector tenders

Small businesses are still struggling to win public sector contracts despite the government's efforts to make it easier, research finds.

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Consumers plump for e-commerce

Almost a quarter of shoppers say they do more than half of all their shopping online.

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