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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.
SME owners to meet chancellor to debate tax proposals
SME owners are to meet Alistair Darling in a last bid to convince him to retract his recommendations to get rid of the capital gains tax taper relief.
Credit crunch bite hurts SMEs, say experts
The increase in the number of SMEs going bust indicates that the credit crunch is beginning to take affect claims a credit reporting firm.
Profit warnings from UK businesses at five year high
Profit warnings from publicly listed British businesses are at their highest in five years, according to new research.
SMEs more at risk in volatile markets
SMEs are more likely to struggle due to financial strain imposed when "the economy gets tough" compared with larger businesses, claim economic experts.
Nine out of ten businesses paying too much for utility bills
Up to nine out of ten businesses are paying over the odds for their gas, electric and telecoms with SMEs the worst affected, according to new research.
Over half of SMEs 'unprepared for tough conditions'
New research has revealed that over half of construction SMEs are unprepared for dealing with business risks, which may appear as a result of a worsening economic climate.
SMEs face late payment crisis
SMEs in the UK face chasing up overdue bills worth £18.6 billion, according to the payment organisation Bacs Payment Schemes.
Banks see SMEs as 'mass market'
When seeking financial help, SMEs should speak to their banks rather than just filling out an online application form according to financial experts.
Retailers to face 'testing times' ahead
Retailers of all sizes, especially SMEs, are facing a tough six months ahead due to the current pressure on customers' personal finances, say business experts.
Credit crunch may stop 'riskier' business ventures
'Riskier' but 'potentially more profitable' business ventures may not be able to go ahead in 2008, due to financial conditions brought on by the credit crunch, claim business experts.
SMEs expect costs to rise in 2008
An estimated one in ten SME owners expects costs to increase by over ten per cent during 2008, claims new research.