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Govt product development scheme unveiled
A £100 million scheme will help small firms to develop innovative products for the public sector.
Small software firms receive support in north-east
A £2.1 million investment in Wearside will support more than 70 small firms in the north-east's software sector.
Internet 'wastes working day'
Employees spend around a quarter of the working day surfing the internet and using personal email, research shows.
Fund launched for small firms' green power research
A new £500,000 fund has been launched to help entrepreneurs and small businesses benefit from the river Severn tidal power project.
Innovation Vouchers launched in north-east
A £2.4 million scheme will encourage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the north-east to work more closely with academic and engineering institutions.
Small companies 'let down by websites'
Most of the UK's small businesses are failing to maximise their use of the internet, a review of 70,000 websites discovers.
Internet 'vital for small business survival'
Small companies see the internet as central to their recession survival plans, a poll claims.
North-east digital SMEs receive investment
Two initiatives to support the north-east's digital sector have received a £2 million funding boost.
Online crime 'costs each firm £750'
Small companies lose more than £750 a year to online crime and fraud, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) reports.
North-east SMEs receive research boost
Funding from the European Union will encourage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the north-east to compete in international sectors.
UK 'accepting mobile payments'
Contactless and mobile payments are becoming increasingly popular with UK consumers, research shows.
Scotland unveils £3.3m broadband boost
Scottish companies are to benefit from a £3.3 million investment in broadband infrastructure.
R&D tax credit 'needs retaining'
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is calling on the government to maintain its commitment to the research and development (R&D) tax credit, after a study demonstrated its advantages.
Small businesses adopting green ideas
Small companies are adopting 'green' ideas like recycling and using low-energy applications more effectively as the cost savings make a big impact, according to an expert.
London firms urged to 'go green'
Businesses in London are being targeted to reduce their carbon footprint and 'go green' under a new campaign from the city's development agency.
