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Majority of SMEs satisfied
The decision to start a business is a daunting one, but new research shows that the majority of SME managers feel properly rewarded for the risks they have taken.
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Calling all working mums
Self-employed mothers are being invited to enter the first ever ‘Inspirational Business Mum of the Year’ award. The award is a brand new category at the 2007 Prowess Awards, which recognise the commitment and determination it takes for mums to succeed in business.
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Shop locally says FPB
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is calling on shoppers to support their local independent retailers in the final run up to Christmas.
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Champions to choose FSB prize
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has opted for a novel approach to prize giving for its British Small Business Champions competition. Entrants are asked to suggest the ideal prize that would benefit them, and the winning business will be given £10,000 to spend as they specified.
FSB lukewarm on Pre-budget Report
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has given a lukewarm reaction to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Pre-Budget Report, delivered to the House of Commons today.
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Free expert advice at the BL
The Body Shop founder Dame Anita Roddick has announced a series of one-to-one ‘Ask an Expert’ sessions to take place at the British Library Business & IP Centre in London.
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Social enterprise gains support
Two thirds of London commuters would like to set up their own business, but it wasn’t all about personal gain, with nearly a third keen to set up a business that made a positive impact on society, says new research from Business Link for London.
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Celebration of women in business
The number of self-employed women in Britain is rapidly approaching the one million mark, announced Women & Equality Minister Jacqui Smith on International Women’s Day.
Government pledge to help female entrepreneurs
The minister for women Harriet Harman has promised that the government will do what it can to 'back up' women's businesses 'in the early stages' if they want support.
Government SME support blasted
Nearly two-thirds of small businesses have given the Government a thumbs-down over the level of support provided for start-ups, says a survey conducted by telecoms specialist Unicom.
Size matters says FSB
The Federation of Small Businesses has celebrated reaching 200,000 members – a figure larger than the BCC, CBI, and IoD combined. Read on for more...
SME gets Business Excellence Award
Winners of the British Quality Foundation’s 2006 UK Business Excellence Award, including one SME, were treated to an exclusive ceremony at London’s Park Lane Hilton last night. Read on for information on how to enter...
Queen’s Awards for SMEs
Small businesses have until midnight on 31 October 2006 to nominate themselves for the 2007 Queen's Awards for Enterprise, to gain recognition for achievements in international trade, innovation and sustainable development.
Search for small business stars
BT is offering an exclusive opportunity to UK small businesses to get a complete business makeover – from business advice on a range of topics, right down to a tailor-made suit from Savile Row.
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Fresh red tape ties small firms in knots
The Forum of Private Business has warned that new laws set to come into force this month could stifle growth opportunities for many small businesses and has called on the Government to keep a close eye on the effects of business legislation.