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A new era for small business finance
The banks aren't interested – but social lending websites are. SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to three early-stage companies that benefitted from a growing phenomenon in SME fundraising.
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Cash flow pressures ease for small businesses
Late payment improved in the final quarter of 2011 with the biggest difference coming from the largest firms, research finds.
SMEs warned of tax return deadline
UK small business owners could lose £45 million on 1 February by failing to complete their tax returns by the 31st January deadline.
Retail suffers in 2011
Retail sales fell in the year to January despite modest growth last month, finds the Confederation of British Industry.
Nameless CVs for fairer hiring
Businesses should encourage all job applicants to send in CVs that do not identify their name or ethnic background, says an employment law specialist.
British leaders more upbeat than Europeans
UK CEOs are more optimistic about their companies’ fortunes than their European counterparts, finds research.
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Top tips for starting a small business
Jo Fairle, co-founder of Green and Blacks and other Epson Business Council members give advice to small businesses and entrepreneurs around time management and social media marketing, having a blog and producing content for online use.
Winners and losers
Ben Lobel 24/01/2012
It seems that despite the government’s assurance that the Olympics will provide a long-lasting economic legacy for the UK, businesses remain unconvinced. Have your say »
Deciding on your financing needs
Small Business Finance 06/12/2011
Rory Earley, CEO of Capital for Enterprise, looks at the ramifications of getting a bank loan to fund growth opportunities. Have your say »
Opportunities in chaos
Guest Blogger 10/01/2012
Times of technological and structural economic change can throw up the chance to start a business, argues Sara Williams, founder of Vitesse Media plc. Have your say »
