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There is little communication between European Union (EU) and UK regulatory systems for businesses, with the volume of new legislation reducing the competitiveness of firms, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
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Small businesses find complying with health and safety laws time consuming and costly, with some worried they will be prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive.
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Small businesses could pay more in employment tribunals following the introduction of the new Code of Conduct.
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Wales has established a new fund to support small firms with their capital investments.
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Small businesses will benefit from greater control of their energy usage from government plans to introduce smart meters.
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The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) claims there has been a surprising increase in job satisfaction since 2006.
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Government plans to increase internships will allow small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to benefit from taking on graduates, an expert asserts.
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A £150 million fund has been launched in Wales to support the growth of over 800 small companies.
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Government plans to increase internships will allow small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to benefit from taking on graduates, an expert asserts.
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A £150 million fund has been launched in Wales to support the growth of over 800 small companies.
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A £1 million package of support has been unveiled to help small firms in the Peak District.
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The Scottish government plans to establish an investment bank to support the country's small businesses.
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One-eighth of the working week is spent setting up appointments, research from Web 2.0 resource Doodle finds.
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The majority of female owner-managers are focused on growing their businesses.
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
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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