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Government urged to cut fuel prices
The pressure is growing on the government to act as rising fuel costs harm the effectiveness of UK businesses.
Trade union calls for rise in minimum wage
New research shows that the national minimum wage should be raised, according to the Trades Union Congress (TUC).
Female workers need supportive legislation, entrepreneur claims
Despite the work of campaigners and legislators there remains a 'massive, massive under-representation of women in senior positions', an online resource for female entrepreneurs says.
CBI: Innovation can help businesses survive crunch
Innovation is essential for service sector small businesses to survive in times of economic delivery, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
Fuel costs hitting SMEs
Small businesses are hiking their prices to cope with the rising cost of fuel.
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The death of the salesman
Marc Barber 25/06/2008
In the largely male world of sales, the best deal closers invariably carry the conviction they are irresistible to the fairer sex. Have your say »
Burning the candle at both ends
Penny Proffit 30/06/2008
The romantics among you may think that running your own business might be relaxing. Have your say »
Tim Campbell, winner of The Apprentice
Guest Blogger 16/05/2008
Tim Campbell left his position as one of the highest paid middle managers at London Underground to appear on the BBC TV series The Apprentice in 2005, winning a place at Amstrad under Sir Alan Sugar, before going on to create two new ventures. SmallBusiness.co.uk asked him for his insights. Have your say »
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