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Firms urged to set up volunteering schemes
Volunteering England has launched a campaign to encourage SMEs to give more to charities by setting up employer supported volunteering (ESV) schemes.
IRM: Virtual offices getting more accepted
Consumers are increasingly accepting of businesses running from virtual offices rather than bricks and mortar buildings, according to the Institute of Risk Management (IRM).
'Underinsurance leaves firms open to claims'
Many small businesses are underinsured - meaning that they could potentially face legal claims amounting to more than £3 billion, according to research.
Energy efficiency could save £2.5bn, says think-tank
British businesses could save £2.5 billion in costs if they implemented energy-efficiency savings, new research from the Carbon Trust shows.
BCC: High-speed rail not enough
Having a high-speed rail network is not enough to solve the business disadvantages caused by a 'crumbling transport infrastructure', according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
Environment Agency launches green campaign
The Environment Agency claims that greater compliance with environmental regulation could save millions of pounds for small businesses.
Employees urged to make small changes for the environment
Small business can become more energy efficient by making 'very simple' changes, an expert claims.
FPB says economy unsustainable for small businesses
There is a 'toxic combination' of problems facing small firms in the UK, according to the Forum of Private Businesses (FPB).
CBI: 'Working time directive opt-out advantage for UK'
The UK is given a competitive advantage by Britain's option to allow workers' to opt-out of the European working time directive, it is reported.
CBI: 'Working time directive opt-out advantage for UK'
Under rules in the UK, employees are given the choice to work more than the 48 hours dictated in other European Union countries.
Milton Keynes 'most expensive business location'
The town of Milton Keynes is the most expensive place outside London to start up a new business, research has found.
Risk management 'essential' for small firms
Small businesses need to ensure that they have effective risk management strategies in place, it has been claimed.
BPF behind commercial property emissions reductions
The British Property Federation (BPF) is backing a new parliamentary investigation aimed at reducing emissions from commercial buildings.
Small business must 'wake up to climate change'
The Small Business Consortium has announced the re-launch of its website designed to help SMEs reduce their carbon footprint.
Customers 'prepared to pay for plastic bags'
Most customers would be prepared for retailers to charge for plastic bags in a bid to cut down on waste and protect the environment, according to Waste Watch UK.
