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Business and the fuel crisis
Four MDs from different regions and sectors in the UK reveal how they are coping with the soaring price of fuel
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Lack of tax changes 'could have severe implications'
Unless the government makes changes to the tax system, there could be 'serious implications' for small businesses, the Forum of Private Businesses (FPB) claims.
Angel reveals SME interests
Helping small businesses to get off the ground by becoming a business angel is more rewarding than simply making money, a successful entrepreneur reveals.
Next-generation broadband 'hugely important'
Having next-generation broadband is 'hugely important' for UK businesses if they want to stay ahead of the competition, a consumer advice company says.
Energy efficiency could save £2.5bn, says think-tank
British businesses could save £2.5 billion in costs if they implemented energy-efficiency savings, new research from the Carbon Trust shows.
BCC: High-speed rail not enough
Having a high-speed rail network is not enough to solve the business disadvantages caused by a 'crumbling transport infrastructure', according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
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Necessity and invention - it's hard being green
Marc Barber 23/07/2008
Not so long ago the Environment Agency, the public body charged with the tall order of keeping England’s land green and pleasant, claimed that greater compliance with green legislation could save small business millions of pounds. 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 »
Quality content is the foundation of Search Engine Marketing
Guest Blogger 21/07/2008
Search Engine Marketing (SEM) is in essence the theory and practice of getting a website onto the first page of 'natural' (sometimes called 'organic') search results on the important search engines for important keywords. Have your say »
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