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Refining broadband connection may improve speed for SMEs

Businesses maybe able to enhance their broadband speed through undertaking a series of simple checks claim IT experts.

Capital spending tax relief reforms to aid SMEs

Small businesses are being urged to take note of changes to tax relief arrangements due to come into effect later this year so as to make big savings.

Energy efficiency equals cost efficiency for SMEs

SMEs that implement a number of energy saving measures stand to cut more costs than those companies which employ less or none at all, claims environmental experts.

Smoking ban has not harmed business

The UK-wide smoking ban has proved popular with both businesses and customers, according to a health expert.

Local shops are the 'social glue' of a community

Local shops are the 'social glue' of a community and need to be used if they are to stay, according to a business expert.

Removing red tape will encourage SMEs

Removing red tape will encourage SMEs to grow and budding entrepreneurs to start their own businesses, claim industry experts.

Loyalty cards should work for independent shops too

Loyalty cards for retail SMEs could be a way of luring shoppers back to the high streets, claims an industry expert.

SMEs should look at alternatives to commercial mortgages

SMEs should look outside the commercial property market when searching for ways of funding a business property purchase, says an industry expert.

IT can 'really help transform' SMEs

IT can help businesses source, operate and sell globally, as well as just ensuring services run more efficiently, says an industry body.

Paper shredders and office security afford SMEs protection

Businesses should protect confidential information using paper shredders and office security, says a law firm.

'Cheapest' green changes can be the most effective

The cheapest green measures an SME can make can often be the most effective, claims an environmental expert.

Simple improvements 'can make SMEs more environmental friendly'

Making "simple improvements" to resource and waste management can help SMEs be more environmentally-friendly, claims an environmental agency.

SMEs 'need improved environmental support from government'

The majority of SME businesses believe the government is not doing enough to ensure they are as environmentally-friendly as possible, reveals new research.

SMEs focus on saving the environment

Approximately half of SMEs view improving their environmental performance as a critical business issue, reveals new research.

Location 'vital' for SMEs

Deciding where to locate a business is vitally important for new start ups and there are a number of important factors to be taken into consideration, according to a small business expert.

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