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Europe to cut SME red tape
EU legislators have promised to reduce red tape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in member states with the publication of the Small Business Act.
FPB says economy unsustainable for small businesses
There is a 'toxic combination' of problems facing small firms in the UK, according to the Forum of Private Businesses (FPB).
FPB says economy unsustainable for small businesses
There is a 'toxic combination' of problems facing small firms in the UK, according to the Forum of Private Businesses (FPB).
Europe to cut SME red tape
EU legislators have promised to reduce red tape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in member states with the publication of the Small Business Act.
'More consideration of small businesses needed'
The government needs to take more account of the needs of start-up businesses when planning taxation strategy, according to a campaign by the Forum of Private Businesses (FPB).
Start-ups on the rise in 2008
The appeal of starting your own business is growing as around 98,000 new businesses were set up in the first quarter of 2008 in England and Wales, according to research.
Franchising 'can bring returns within the first few months'
People new to business should consider starting a franchise before starting up their own business alone, it has been claimed.
Awards to recognise Britain's most enterprising region
Regions in the UK are competing to be crowned the most enterprising area in a competition to recognise Britain's entrepreneurial sprit.
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.