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Businesses must tackle health and safety risk

Small businesses can minimise the risk of workplace accidents if more precautions are taken, experts have claimed.

FSB: Government changes must benefit SMEs

The government must ensure that all dealings with small businesses are consistent, transparent and accountable, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has suggested.

New tool will let businesses cut energy costs

A new postcode-specific pricing comparison tool which promises to help UK businesses save hundreds of pounds each year on their energy bills has been launched.

Business taking new smoking rules to heart

Most UK businesses have been quick to adapt to the government's new ban on smoking in enclosed public spaces and work environments.

Firms wasting money on inefficient energy

Many small and medium-sized firms may be wasting thousands of pounds due to their lack of understanding of best energy-efficiency practices at their business premises, a new study has shown.

More help on offer for flooded firms

Assistance is being offered to those businesses that have fallen victim to the UK's recent serious flooding crisis.

Health and safety measures easy to pick up

Small businesses should take the simple steps necessary to ensure their business premises comply with all health and safety regulations and that their staff have appropriate training.

Starting from home is an option

Those people thinking about starting a small business and looking to save on initial overheads associated with business premises can consider basing their new enterprise at home, a leading industry expert advises.

Public liability insurance 'vital' to businesses

Public liability insurance is "vitally important" to the finance and reputation of small businesses, a commercial insurance provider claims.

Technology 'has made homeworking possible'

Advancement in technology has given small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the opportunity to offer flexible working patterns to its employees, according to a working practices advisory service.

FSB stands up for crime-hit shops

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is making a stand to help small shops that are the victim of crime.

Government should help SMEs go green

The government ought to introduce measures to help small and medium sized businesses go green, according to the Global Action Plan charity.

Yorkshire flooding recovery fund doubled

Yorkshire Forward, the regional development agency, has doubled the business recovery fund aimed at helping flood-affected businesses to £2 million.

FSB calls for 'proportionate' smoking ban response

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for a 'proportionate response' from the authorities regarding the new smoking ban in England.

Government 'must act' to help flood-affected firms

The government must act to help small firms that have been afflicted by the recent severe flooding in England and Wales, says the Federation of Small Businesses.

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