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SMEs 'put investment decisions on hold'
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are currently holding onto their cash rather than investing it, according to new research.
Credit crunch hits financial services, survey shows
The financial services industry has seen the largest fall in business for 17 years, a new report shows.
'Very tough climate' for retailers
The credit crunch is creating 'a very tough climate' for retailers, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) claims.
CBI predicts 2009 recovery
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is forecasting that the manufacturing sector will lead to the recovery of the British economy at the end of 2009.
CBI predicts slowest growth since 1992
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is predicting that rising costs of commodities and less consumer demand will dampen GDP growth to its lowest level in 17 years during 2009.
Small companies 'benefiting from Olympics'
The Olympic Games are bringing numerous benefits to SMEs in Britain, according to the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).
SMEs 'resilient' despite crunch
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) claims that SMEs are proving to be 'resilient' in the face of the credit crunch.
£10,000 prize on offer for Manchester entrepreneurs
East Manchester entrepreneurs whose companies have been in business for less than two years are being invited to enter New East Manchester's EnterPrize competition.
Crunch hits service sector profits
Businesses in the service sector are suffering under the pressures of the credit crunch, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
Bank charges 'big problem for small business'
Bank charges for small businesses are just another expense that will cause problems for start-ups.
'Traders not responsible for rising food prices'
Food traders are not responsible for rising food prices, an expert has commented.
High oil price 'damaging business'
The high oil prices are causing problems for small businesses which would be exacerbated by the government's planned rise in fuel duty, it has been claimed.
Tories call for more small business help
The Conservative task force on small business has called for the establishment of a central information service for small firms.
'Difficult two years' on the way for British business
Businesses in the UK are in line for 'two difficult years' in 2008 and 2009, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) claims.
Legal issues threaten start-up finance
Entrepreneurs who do not include legal compliance in their business plan could miss out on investment, according to the Law Society.