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May 29 2008

SmallBusiness.co.uk provides useful resources, products and services for small business owners and start-ups. We offer free online advice in the form of news articles, guides, tips and features that can point you in the right direction to start and run your own small business.

You can also use our Q&A Forum to ask questions to our panel of experts, leave comments and discuss the listed topics.

If you’re looking for comprehensive advice about successfully running your new or existing business, we also publish The FT Small Business Guide, the UK’s best selling business book. You can order here at a special discount, and with the added security of a 30 day Money Back Guarantee.

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Small business competition 'is weakened'

Companies looking for growth

Cash rich, well-run businesses will be in a strong position to gain market share and make acquisitions over the coming months, a source reports.

More companies opt to screen employees

An increasing number of firms are choosing to screen candidates in a bid to protect the company's data and ensure it is not put at risk, according to a source.

Closing of energywatch 'will affect small businesses'

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has stated many companies will not know where to turn following the closure of energywatch.

Both employers and staff need to be represented

An overhaul of the employment tribunal system needs to take into account the needs of staff and employers, according to the Employers' Forum on Disability (EFD).

Recruitment 'needs to have vetting procedure'

Criminal record checks should not be relied on solely in the recruitment process and a 'proper vetting procedure' should be in place, according to an industry body.

Women still paid unfairly

If you think the pay gap between the sexes is closing, then think again. Research by Smallbusiness.co.uk shows that women are still finishing second best when it comes to salaries.

Europe-wide broadband 'essential for economic growth'

The European Commission (EC) is investigating the potential for all of Europe's businesses and consumers to have high-speed internet by 2010.

Training should be seen as an investment

Companies assessing their costs should view training as an investment and not cut the budget, as it is usually ‘the first thing to go’, a spokesperson asserts.

Organisations 'are only as good as their leaders'

Firms need a good leader to guide them through tough economic times and efforts should be made to retain any potential management candidates, an expert says.

More flexible working will be demanded by women

More women want a job which fits into looking after their families and are making a 'massive call for change' in working practices, a source predicts.

Britons are working longer to supplement pensions

Employees in Britain are working beyond the usual age as the attitude to retirement is changing and people lead more active lives post-work, a pension provider states.

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