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SMEs to contribute to public contract debate
The government is inviting SMEs to take part in a consultation to discuss ways in which to help more small businesses win public sector contracts.
Start-ups must 'really understand' realities of business
People considering building up their own businesses need to remember that 'it is a risk', according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
C4's Dispatches wants you to get in touch
Channel 4's Dispatches programme is calling for people running thier own business to get in touch for a show that will examine the causes of the current financial problems in the UK.
Decision-makers spend over two months a year out of office
A total of 60 per cent of small business senior decision-makers spend a minimum of five hours a week out of the office – the equivalent of 32.5 working days a year, T-Mobile research has revealed.
£36m start-up plan for Wales
Welsh entrepreneurs will be encouraged to start their own businesses in a new initiative launched by the Assembly Government.
BCC start-up guide launched
The British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) has developed a guide for entrepreneurs wanting to start their own businesses.
Girls feel they have 'something to prove'
Girls feel that they have something to prove, both in school and in the workplace, a TV presenter claims.
PM calls for end to "burden" of European regulation
Prime minister Gordon Brown has said less European regulation on small firms would help protect the growth of Europe's business.
Preparation the key to small businesses
A well prepared business plan is the best starting point for any would-be entrepreneurs to establish a small a business at home or abroad, it has been suggested.
Foreign SME start-ups must understand their trading nations
Before starting a small business abroad it is vital to understand the culture, laws and language of the chosen country, experts have warned.
A quarter of Britons want to be entrepreneurs
One in four Britons over the age of 35 would like to start their own business, new research has shown.
Expat businesses must beware different social systems
Central Brittany can be a hugely attractive place for Britons to live and set up a new business, but those hoping to do so must be aware of the different social system in operation in the country.
Cadogan guide giveaway
SmallBusiness.co.uk has teamed up with Cadogan Guides, publisher of the ‘Working and Living’ abroad paperback series, giving comprehensive information on starting a business, lifestyle and travel in a range of destinations worldwide. We are offering ten of our readers the chance to win a copy of the guide of their choice from a list of eight popular destinations around the world.
Awards for Hong Kong and China success
UK-based small businesses trading in Hong Kong or China are being invited to enter the second Cathay Pacific Awards, which recognise and reward UK business dynamism and success in Hong Kong and China.
Private equity goes global
The UK trails only to the US in terms of the size and success of its private equity industry, according to new research from global investment group Apax Partners and the Economist Intelligence Unit. Yet the emergence of several new markets is expected to trigger a more global approach to investment.