News

Local authorities 'could do more' to help small business Apr 22 2008
Decisions made by local councils can have a major effect on small firms, according to the Federation of Small Business (FSB). Read
Red tape costs SMEs £10.2 billion Apr 17 2008
The amount of regulation faced by small and medium-sized enterprises is stifling business and should be reduced, according to the ICAEW. Read
Recovering debts can help firms survive the credit crunch Apr 16 2008
Companies that ensure that they have reclaimed all debts owing to them now, will be better able to continue concentrating on growth if the credit crisis deepens, according to a law firm. Read
Interest rate cut 'needed to help combat credit crunch' Apr 09 2008
Businesses and consumers need a quarter per cent base rate cut tomorrow in order to increase consumer confidence, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Read
Government code 'to reduce red tape' Apr 07 2008
The government has introduced a new code of practice intended to make it easier for regulators to consult with businesses on potential new rules. Read
Tax system 'can be more difficult for the self-employed' Apr 04 2008
Self-employed businesspeople should be especially careful about their financial affairs, according the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT). Read
Tax changes 'more important than enterprise initiatives' Apr 03 2008
Changes and simplifications to the current tax system would do more to encourage new business in the UK than the government's enterprise strategy, according to an accountancy firm. Read
Are banks scaling back small business loans? Apr 03 2008
Before they will grant business loans, lenders are increasingly making entrepreneurs take out second mortgages on their homes and offer personal guarantees, according to The Guardian. Read
Credit crunch dampens business Apr 01 2008
A new survey has indicated that the credit crunch is continuing to have dampening effect on business. Read
Small business advice needs to be 'proactive' Mar 28 2008
The government's small business advice services ought to engage with enterprises to ensure organisations are making use of them, one expert claims. Read