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Despite the work of campaigners and legislators there remains a 'massive, massive under-representation of women in senior positions', an online resource for female entrepreneurs says.
The new mayor of London will have significant power over the economic development of the city, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
A top employment lawyer is warning employers they could face unlimited damages if they fail to protect employees from sexual harassment by third parties, under new laws now in force.
Taking a dispute at work to an employment tribunal will 'definitely be more difficult' for employees and employers in small businesses compared with a larger company, according to an industry expert.
The self-employed have a particular need for life insurance as "they are responsible for all their own benefits", say insurance experts.
Both employers and employees in SMEs can face 'serious penalties' for engaging in illegal practices in the workplace, according to employment law specialists.
Small firms are still facing excessive amounts of regulation, new research has revealed.
With changes to employment regulations coming on 1 October, Business Link is advising employers to act now to get to grips with the legislation.
The government has announced proposals to simplify the process for small businesses to receive business advice.
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has attacked HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in a family tax case heard in the House of Lords.
A draft bill to allow local authorities to introduce pilot road charging schemes is to be tabled in Parliament. The move comes after the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), called on the Government to put this road charging policy to the democratic test before implementation.
SmallBusiness.co.uk and Francesca Querci of intellectual property specialist J.E. Evans-Jackson & Co provide this guide to trade marks and the benefits of registering them.
History is littered with inventors whose ideas have been exploited by someone else who has then gone on to become rich beyond their wildest dreams. A successful patent application could have changed all that.
The UK has come up with more than its fair share of iconic products. SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to an inventors about the sources of her inspiration, and how she has commercialised and protected her idea.
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