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How to fight workplace bullying
Bullying affects up to one in ten employees. But intimidating behaviour, as displayed by presenters Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross, can go unnoticed. Here Steve Williams, head of equality services at employment expert Acas and SmallBusiness.co.uk offer some tips for banning bullying.
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UK needs to help start-ups
The country needs to work collectively to help people with good ideas to start up their own business.
Government launches £25 million business fund
The government has launched a £25 million fund to aid women in business, aimed at high-growth companies.
£1m for Scottish start-ups
A £1 million fund has been launched for Scottish entrepreneurs to help them set up firms with a social or environmental purpose.
Going green 'can save money'
Businesses can save money by employing greener methods, but it requires some investment upfront which may put firms off.
Pre-budget tax cut calls
Tax cuts announced in the pre-budget report on Monday will be targeted to benefit SMEs, says accountancy firm Deloitte.
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"There's no such thing as failure, only feedback"
The challenges David Ferry faced when starting and growing his business, Ferry Financial.
Flexible working: the leaders' view
At the 2008 Work Wise UK Summit, BT Business asked a number of leaders for their views on flexible working.
The challenges of growth for small business
New business must be won by creating a good first impression with customers and procurement managers...
Creating a successful business plan
Setting out a plan for your business can seem like a daunting task, especially before you've even got it off the ground.
Cancel Christmas?
Marc Barber 14/11/2008
Some of you are probably wondering whether you should cancel the Christmas party – or Christmas itself for that matter. Have your say »
A corner turned?
Penny Proffit 23/10/2008
Much like the faces of the soldiers on the landing boats heading for Omaha beach in the movie Saving Private Ryan, there is a grim acceptance among owner-managers that the foreseeable future is going to get bloody. Have your say »
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