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Small businesses do not have a dedicated small business minister for first time since last Labour government. Instead, championing small businesses has become part of much wider ministerial role
Business management
Ahead of the election on May 6, we've rounded up the small business pledges from each of the Scottish political party manifestos
Business management
Ahead of the elections on May 6, we give you a summary of the pledges being made for small businesses by each political party in Wales
News
Bill Esterson, shadow small business minister, on Labour’s plans for a US-style Small Business Administration, rebalancing the economy and how the Tories have abandoned small business
News
Small business owners and sole traders would fork out for plan to cut income tax for anybody earning over £50,000
News
SMEs are less optimistic than a year ago and cite finding skilled staff, red tape and political uncertainty as their biggest barriers to growth, according to research from Albion Capital, the independent investment manager.
News
Study reveals nearly three quarters of Brits feel comfortable discussing politics at work and Conservative voters are most happy to do so.
Advice
With the 2017 General Election right around the corner, IPSE warns parties to listen to the needs of the self-employed.
Blog
Will we eventually get a government that, rhetoric aside, actually 'gets' small businesses? David Cliff explores the issue.
Business management
With an unexpected general election around the corner, Sean Ofsarnie discusses how to navigate tricky political circumstances when you own a business.
News
Red tape and a lack of access to funding from investors and banks are the main barriers to growth ambitions for UK SMEs.
News
Employees report that workplace hostility has increased because of political discussions at work, a new study reveals.
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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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