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Phishing presents equal risk to small firm
Small firms are under an equal threat of phishing - fraudulently attempting to acquire sensitive information - as large companies and consumers, experts have claimed.
Small enterprises feeling effects of credit crunch
The restrictive lending adopted by financial institutions is beginning to take its toll on SMEs.
Small business may see loan cost rise
SMEs that have borrowed start-up money from specialist lenders may face a struggle in making repayments.
FSB call on HMRC to PAYE up
Following the news that Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HRMC) will delay its PAYE incentives, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has urged them to speed up the process.
Start-ups must be aware of time and business costs
Would-be small entrepreneurs must take into account the time and expense that goes into making a successful small business, experts have warned.
SMEs angry at Competition Commission decision
Entrepreneurs are unhappy that the interest-rate incentives for small businesses have been scrapped.
Loans and credit cards becoming popular among SMEs
An increasing number of small businesses are being funded by loans and business credit cards, a high street bank has claimed.
Pensions Regulator gives small business assurance
The Pensions Regulator has assured small businesses that they will take company finances into account when they make recovery plans for failing pension schemes.
Large firms late repayment hitting small companies
SMEs are being put in jeopardy because larger firms are 'dragging their feet' with payments, new research suggests.
Businesses need corporation tax simplification
The recent changes to corporation tax are confusing a significant proportion of small business owners.
Government urged to assist entrepreneurs more
The government has been urged to do more to help small business entrepreneurs after new figures revealed start up funding has been drying up for many of those looking to break out on their own.
International business banking a viable option
British small businesses are now able to consider the advantages of sending some of their manufacturing processes to overseas locations safe in the knowledge that banks are now happy to accommodate all international business needs.
Government urged to drop supplementary rate plans
The UK's largest business organisation, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), has urged the government to drop its plans for a localised Supplementary Business Rate.
Employment legislation can be a drain for growing businesses
Too much government red tape can make the early stages of setting up a new business particularly difficult in the UK, a leading expert warns.
Insolvency levels stay low
The number of UK businesses falling into administration has fallen yet further as the low insolvency figures of the last two years continue.