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SMEs reeling from winter freeze
As the winter temperatures thaw, estimates suggest the freezing weather conditions have cost small businesses a chilling £7 billion in revenue.
Boris backs property deal for start-ups
A new initiative to help start-ups find affordable premises has been set-up by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson and the British Property Federation.
Health and safety ‘not important’
Bosses do not see health and safety as an important issue, according to a survey.
SMEs flout safety laws
The majority of small businesses are breaking health and safety laws, according to a survey by St John Ambulance.
Snow help from government
The government must review its contingency plans after weeks of snow and icy weather have brought the UK to a ‘standstill’, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
‘Happy Christmas, now pay up’
Only a small minority of landlords are allowing retailers to switch to paying rents monthly, with the next quarterly rental instalment due on 25 December.
Red tape cuts help business
Companies have saved nearly £3 billion a year in a government drive to slash bureaucracy, but more needs to be done to cut red tape says the Forum of Private Businesses (FPB).
Budget restraint for Christmas parties
One in three small businesses have decided to forgo their Christmas party to save money.
Workers want to cut commute
Commuters want to cut down the time they spend travelling to and from work, according to research from software company Citrix.
SMEs will ditch Royal Mail
Fed-up small businesses are considering dropping the Royal Mail as their postal services supplier.
Identity fraud not taken seriously
Customers’ identities are being put at risk as businesses are failing to prevent against fraud, says a new report.
Don’t forget the paper tax return deadline
The deadline for paper tax returns for the last financial year is approaching.
Business rates cap not enough, says BRC
The government should be capping business rate rises at five per cent in the first year, claims the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
Start-up woes for Scotland
The business start-up rate in Scotland is the second lowest in the UK, new research has found.