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Olympics 'will benefit SMEs' May 16 2008
The 2012 Olympic Games will have a huge impact on businesses from all over the UK, not just London, it has been claimed. Read
Costs 'beginning to bite' manufacturing May 13 2008
The cost of doing business is on the rise for manufacturers who are suffering from rising fuel prices, higher raw material costs and the increased price in energy, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has claimed. Read
Retailers 'to benefit' from revival of cash Apr 29 2008
Small businesses could benefit from an increased use of cash, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) claims. Read
SMEs 'not alone' against credit crunch Apr 21 2008
The National Federation of Enterprise Agencies (NFEA) is holding a Credit Crunch Week to show SMEs that there is 'no need to feel alone or isolated' in the face of financial problems. Read
Enterprise investment scheme response to government consultation Mar 31 2008
The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) is planning to make a comprehensive response to the government’s consultation on how the scheme can be improved. Read
CIOT welcomes small business tax move Mar 27 2008
The Chartered Institute of Taxation is welcoming efforts by politicians to address the issue of income shifting. Read
FSB welcomes a Budget speech with no nasty surprises Mar 12 2008
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed a Budget speech that had few alarms and surprises for the UK’s 4.5 million-strong small business community. Read
Funding for SMEs could be reduced by Budget Mar 11 2008

Investor confidence will rise or fall depending on the outcome of Wednesday’s Budget.
SmallBusiness.co.uk asked DBA Group chief executive David Blair, who has a record of supporting early-stage companies, to comment.

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CBI: UK corporate tax needs radical overhaul Mar 10 2008
Britain is no longer internationally competitive and needs a 'radical overhaul' of its tax system in order to regain its edge, according to a new report. Read
FSB: Minimum wage rise is appropriate Mar 06 2008
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has praised the government for ensuring rises in the minimum wage were in line with inflation. Read
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