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A new era for small business finance
The banks aren't interested – but social lending websites are. SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to three early-stage companies that benefitted from a growing phenomenon in SME fundraising.
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SMEs flock to social media
Small businesses have seen a dramatic rise in their use of social networks for business purposes over the past year, research finds.
FSB demands more from government
The head of the Federation of Small Businesses has said that the government's ‘tentative steps’ to helping enterprise need to become a ‘giant leap'.
Continental SMEs more tech-minded
British small businesses place less of an emphasis on technology than their European counterparts, research finds.
Apprentices lack inspiration
Young apprentices are dropping out of training because employers are not providing a sufficiently-rounded programme to inspire their interest, a prominent manufacturer warns.
Latest apprenticeship fund unveiled
A new £6 million round of government funding has been allocated to support thousands of degree-level higher apprenticeships.
Latest questions answered
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Ben Lobel 07/02/2012
So, another government incentive has been dangled in front of small businesses in the form of a fresh £6 million fund for hiring apprentices. Have your say »
A promising venture
Small Business Finance 06/02/2012
Rory Earley, CEO of Capital for Enterprise, explores how small businesses should approach venture capital. Have your say »
Winning new business in 2012
Guest Blogger 02/02/2012
Shaun Thompson, CEO of Sandler Training, explains how growth is possible in frugal times. Have your say »
