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Commercial property 'a fair price' Apr 04 2008
An economic research consultancy claims that commercial property is much more appropriately priced than it was six months ago. Read
Major emergency 'would put seven out of ten new firms out of business' Apr 02 2008
Lack of planning for the unexpected has left most firms in a vulnerable position, according to the government and the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Read
Free event to help business go green Apr 01 2008
Entrepreneurs in London are invited to attend a free event to help them discover how green practices can benefit their business and ensure that their business meets current environmental legislation. Read
Post office closures to affect SMEs Apr 01 2008
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has suggested that plans to close post offices will have a negative impact upon SMEs in the UK. Read
Government to tackle business premises availability Mar 31 2008
The Department for Communities and Local Government is to address the problem of empty properties, which could increase the availability of commercial and business premises in the UK. Read
Spare land means better commercial property market in Scotland Mar 06 2008
Scotland and the North of England have avoided much of the downturn in business premises prices faced by companies in the rest of the country, says a leading commercial property magazine. Read
Fuel costs 'put an unfair burden on SMEs' Feb 26 2008
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is asking the government not to go ahead with the increase in fuel duty planned for 1 April. Read
FPB hails investigation into business energy costs Feb 25 2008
The Forum of Private Businesses (FPB) is welcoming a probe into high energy costs putting a strain on small businesses. Read
Entrepreneurs' attitude towards work 'determines their success' Feb 21 2008
'Focus' and a 'realistic' approach are essential for a successful home business, according to BT Business. Read
SMEs 'unaware' of WEEE regulations Feb 13 2008
Many SMEs are still unaware of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) legislation a year after it was issued, claims new research. Read