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Management of flexible working 'vital' for SMEs
Flexible working can work both for and against small businesses and requires careful management, according to a work practice expert.
School leaver proposal could have big impact on SMEs
The government's recent education proposals regarding those under the age of 18 could have a very big impact on small companies, the Federation of Small Business (FSB) has said.
Small firms 'need support'
Small businesses are in need of greater support from the government because of the huge contribution they make to the UK's economy, one business consultant has said.
Small firms 'still bogged down by red tape'
Government red tape is the one of the biggest challenge businesses have had to face throughout 2007, according to new research published by Bibby Financial Services.
Qualifications 'less important' for smaller firms
Small businesses place less significance on formal qualifications because they are more interested in basic skills and finding someone who'll fit into the company.
HR outsourcing 'could benefit business'
More than half of all human resources (HR) directors believe that outsourcing is a valuable service, the results of new survey have revealed.
Government to expand flexible working rights
Gordon Brown has announced in his first Queen's Speech as prime minister that he intends to extend the rights of parents to request flexible working, in order to help them achieve a better work-life balance.
Government to expand flexible working rights
The government has announced that it is to extend the rights of parents to request flexible working, in order to help them achieve a better work-life balance.
Female entrepreneurs value on-going support
Ongoing support is required to encourage women to start and grow their own business, according to women's support association Prowess.
SMEs 'need to be flexible to succeed'
Small businesses need to be flexible to compete and this may include employing freelance workers, a business recruitment expert claims.
Payroll errors affect 15 million people every year
Payroll errors affect 15 million UK workers every year, with nearly one in five of those being overpaid by their employer, according to new research.
First hire big SME step
On of the most crucial decisions for a small firm is the selection of its first employee, it has been claimed.
SMEs face 'hidden' safety costs
Health and safety failures can have a range of 'hidden' costs that could damage the growth of a small firm, experts have claimed.
Over 50s dominate SME start up
People over the age of 50 make a significant contribution to the SME market by plucking up the courage to start up their own small firms, new research has shown.
Entrepreneurs receive Europe boost
Entrepreneurs received a welcome boost with the news that the cost of a European patent is set to be halved.