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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.
SMEs greener, but in denial
The number of small businesses taking action to improve their energy and water efficiency has doubled in two years, claims a survey by environmental guidance website NetRegs.gov.uk.
A marriage made for business
Spouses have topped the rankings as the most trusted people to go into business with, according to research.
Stress and sleepless nights increase for SME bosses
More small business owners are suffering from sleepless nights and a strain on their home lives as a result of the economic crisis.
Businesses managing ‘weakest links’
With the double threat of swine flu and insolvency more businesses are taking steps to manage their supply chain risks, says a survey by business consultancy Aon.
Bosses need to take a break
Bosses are finding it difficult to tear themselves away from the office while on holiday.
High street closures rocket
Boarded-up shops have tripled over the last year, says a report by The Local Data Company (LDC).
Swine flu sick leave ‘open to abuse’
Swine flu must not become an excuse for employees to take sick leave, says an employment law specialist.
London’s small businesses plan to grow
Undeterred by the recession, the vast majority of the capital’s SMEs intend to grow their business in the next 12 months.
