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Redundancy: softening the blow
It is never easy making someone you know redundant. But it can be even harder when you’ve worked closely with them in a small business environment.
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Rising costs and weak spending 'squeezing' businesses
Retailers are suffering under falling customer demand and rising costs, according to Capital Economics.
Late payments hitting SMEs
Small businesses are struggling to cope with an increase in late payments, a survey reveals.
Staff 'should be supported and challenged'
Employers should make sure they 'support and challenge' their staff to get the best out of them, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Government to review flexible working
The government is searching for ways to make dealing with flexible working requests easier for businesses in a new consultation.
Red tape on training needs to be reduced
Small businesses could face additional regulation by the government if they are forced to undertake formal meetings with employees who request time off to train, warns the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
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Marc Barber 19/08/2008
News that UK entrepreneurs are clocking up 50-hour weeks will come as little surprise to hardworking business owners. Have your say »
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