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Start-ups 'seek commercial advice before going to government'
Although two-thirds of small businesses seek information about setting-up their business, only five per cent visit the government's Business Link service, according to government research.
Freelancers' group gives advice on family business tax
Advice detailing the new rules against 'income shifting' and how they will affect freelance contractors and consultants has been published.
Budget 'a concern' for seven out of ten businesses
Some 70 per cent of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are worried about what Alistair Darling's first Budget will mean for them, according to a survey.
UK family businesses not passed down
The proportion of UK family businesses being given over to third parties is more than double that of Germany, France and Italy, according to new figures.
SME owners can save money by examining finances 'rigorously'
SME owners looking to save money in the wake of recent economic turmoil need to approach their finances 'rigorously', according to business experts.
Regional differences affect financial help for small firms
There are 'huge differences' from region to region in the quantity of subsidies and financial help available to SMEs, one business expert claims.
Over ten million people dream of starting own business
More than ten million people dream of becoming their own boss but are put off by a fear of failure, reveals new research.
Self-employed lose out on pension provision
Self-employed workers are likely to receive a pension that is only a third the size of an employees retirement income, new research has shown.
Business owners can reduce fraud by staying alert
Business owners can reduce the number of credit card fraud cases by staying alert and ensuring their chip and pin machine have not been tampered with, one business expert has claimed.
FSB calls on government to 'ease off'
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling on the government to 'lay off' SMEs in this year's Budget.
SME trust in government 'eroded'
SMEs' trust in the government may have been 'eroded' by the controversy surrounding capital gains tax (CGT), one business expert has claimed.
SMEs could lose out at Olympics, say experts
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned that although the Olympics appears to offer good opportunities for SMEs to get involved, there is a worry that only larger companies will benefit.
SMEs to take a break from pensions contribution
Many SMEs owners are contemplating taking pension contribution holidays, according to one industry expert.
Businesses expect economic conditions to worsen
Only 18 per cent of businesses questioned in a recent survey expect economic conditions to improve over the course of next year.
SMEs need to remember to fill out tax returns
Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has called for SME owners to remember to they meet the deadline at the end of this month for Self Assessment tax returns.