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Govt 'should cut small business red tape'
Small companies in the UK spend almost one working week each month dealing with red tape.
Small firm running costs 'falling'
New research has suggested that the cost of running a small business continues to decrease.
Red tape 'costs €1 trillion'
Red tape has cost European businesses a cumulative 1 trillion (£0.87 trillion) over the past 11 years, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
Health and safety laws 'restrict businesses'
Small businesses find complying with health and safety laws time consuming and costly, with some worried they will be prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive.
Regulations 'harming British companies'
There is little communication between European Union (EU) and UK regulatory systems for businesses, with the volume of new legislation reducing the competitiveness of firms, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
Survey: Small firms will cut more staff
Small businesses plan to reduce wages, bonuses and staff numbers in the next three months as they continue to struggle to access finance and cope with the recession.
Small firms 'value flexible working'
Most small business owners claim flexible working is vital to their success.
Welsh firms gain capital investments aid
Wales has established a new fund to support small firms with their capital investments.
Smart meters 'will help firms'
Small businesses will benefit from greater control of their energy usage from government plans to introduce smart meters.
Capital allowance rise 'does not help SMBs'
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are unlikely to benefit from the increase in capital allowances, according to the Forum of Private Business (FPB).
Swine flu: Do not panic
Employers should not panic over a possible outbreak of pandemic swine flu in the UK, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) asserts.
CBI: Firms cut property holdings
Businesses have reduced their property holdings over the last six months and expect this trend to accelerate.
Arranging meetings 'wastes 5 hours a week'
One-eighth of the working week is spent setting up appointments, research from Web 2.0 resource Doodle finds.
More Scottish firms 'should benefit from bonus scheme'
The Scottish government wants more companies to apply for help through the Small Business Bonus Scheme.
One-third of owners 'resisting recession'
New research suggests small firm owners are refusing to let the recession cut into their work/life balance.
