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With tribunals over workplace accidents on the increase due to stricter safety rules, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is looking to help small firms reduce the risk of accidents, with the launch of a free online risk assessment service.
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A survey of entrepreneurs has found that over 50% considered themselves inexperienced when they started up their businesses and almost half wished they had been better prepared.
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With the increasing trend towards promoting a work/life balance and the Government keen to promote the rights of families, there are a number of changes in employment law that have come into force from 6 April.
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200,000 small firms are set to benefit from an extension to the flat rate VAT scheme, which will cut their paperwork and compliance costs by up to £1,000 a year.
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ITV is looking for people who have either recently set up or are in the process of starting up their own business with a partner, family member or friend to take part in a 20-part series to be broadcast in May.
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The ability to articulate a vision is the most important quality in a business leader, above honesty and decision-making, according to research conducted by business adviser Grant Thornton.
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A website has been launched to help small businesses comply with environmental legislation.
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Small business owners have the chance to test their “business brains” and identify areas where they may need advice with the launch of a national online IQ test.
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A website has been launched to help small businesses comply with environmental legislation.
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Small business owners have the chance to test their “business brains” and identify areas where they may need advice with the launch of a national online IQ test.
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Free advice on human resources issues such as recruiting and managing staff is available from a website set up by Investors in People, the organisation dedicated to training and development.
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A not-for-profit bank has opened in East London to provide financing to sole traders and micro-businesses (those with fewer than 5 employees), which do not usually qualify for loans from mainstream banks.
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Small businesses are leaving it too late to take action over cash flow problems, according to the Better Payment Practice Group (BPPG).
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Small and medium-sized businesses in Wales can get practical and financial help with intellectual property (IP) issues from a business support initiative.
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.
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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