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SMEs

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SMEs profit from ‘staycation’ trend

Home businesses have seen turnover climb due to an increase in people holidaying at home.

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Boris Johnson: ‘London SMEs will pull us out of recession’

Small businesses in the capital will pull the UK economy out of recession, said Mayor of London Boris Johnson last night.

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Utilities watchdog demanded by small firms

Small companies believe there should be a dedicated watchdog for utilities, research from the Forum of Private Business (FPB) finds.

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Small firms ‘need Post Office’

Small companies will be badly hit if more Post Offices are forced to close, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

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FSB calls for £1bn survival fund

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has proposed a new £1 billion fund be introduced to tide companies over during the next six months.

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FSB: Small businesses left out in fuel package

The government's £1 billion fuel poverty package has left out any provisions for SMEs, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) believes.

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Tenon Forum: SME owners cynical about Olympics

Entrepreneurs are cynical about the benefits the 2012 Olympic Games, with only one in ten believing the event will be a boost to their business, a poll finds.

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Small companies ‘benefiting from Olympics’

The Olympic Games are bringing numerous benefits to SMEs in Britain, according to the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).

Business management

Ten essential small business links

At SmallBusiness.co.uk we receive a staggering number of questions from entrepreneurs and those looking to start their own business about the particulars of forming a company, registering an idea or name, grants and keeping ahead of the barrage of legislative changes that SME managers and owners face.

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Small company workers feel more ‘valued and involved’

People working for smaller companies 'have higher engagement levels', according to the Institute of Employment Studies (IES).

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Brown’s popularity with SMEs at all-time low

The majority of SMEs questioned in a new survey believe Gordon Brown and Alistair Darling are bad for business.

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Family support vital for SMEs

Over half of small businesses feel their families provide more support and practical advice than their financial service provider or local business support organisation, according to research from insurance provider Brighter Business.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

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

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

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

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world