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Science funding cuts risk hi-tech company exodus
Government warned that physics-based businesses will suffer if public funding of science research is cut in the autumn spending review
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SMEs urged to unlock the secrets of the web through free events
Smaller businesses across the UK are being invited to discover how they can harness the full potential of the internet through a series of free events.
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National Insurance tax holiday to begin on September 6, HMRC says
The Treasury is aiming to launch a one year national insurance contributions
holiday for start ups worth up to £5,000 for each of the first 10 staff
hired in a new venture's first year
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Aim chiefs see basic pay top the £200k mark
Directors of small UK companies on the junior stock market have awarded
themselves pay rises of 6.1pc in the past year, almost almost four times
higher than the average for employees.
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Exporters warned over 'tighter legal scrutiny' ahead of Christopher Tappin hearing
Business owners are being warned that HM Revenue & Customs is stepping up
investigations into companies that trade goods subject to export controls.
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Microsoft's call for IT investment put to the test in £10,000 trial
Microsoft sets out to make a compelling case for invesment in the latest
systems as recession recedes.
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The role of chambers of commerce 150 years on
As the British Chambers of Commerce prepares to celebrate its 150th
anniversary, Richard Tyler explores the role of local chambers and their
relationship with their towns and communities.
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Retailers want overhaul of under age sales rules
A reform of laws on the sale of alcohol, cigarettes and other products with
age restrictions is being sought by Tesco, Asda and other retailers because
existing regulations are said to be too complex.
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Plodding pay arrests payment for small firms
Research by a business lobby group has revealed dramatic variations in the
amount of time it takes different police forces to pay their suppliers and
contractors.
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Police forces failing small firms on prompt payment, says Forum
New research into police payment practices has revealed vast differences in the amount of time different forces take to pay their suppliers and contractors.
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Forum urges small firms to tell of their banking experiences via online survey
A not-for-profit small business support group is urging firms to take part in a new survey to highlight their experiences of dealing with the banks.
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Cullum: Small firms paralysed by recession 'trauma'
Peter Cullum, the multi-millionaire owner of insurance broker Towergate, has
warned that too many businesses are still "traumatised" by the
recession and are failing to prepare for the future.
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Companies postpone IT spending in preparation for "second recession"
IT investment by business remains weak with the number of new PCs bought in
the UK increasing only 5pc in the last quarter, research by Gartner shows.
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Companies postpone IT spending in preperation for "second recession"
IT investment by business remains weak with the number of new PCs bought in
the UK increasing only 5pc in the last quarter, research by Gartner shows.
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LEP revolution in the regions puzzles as many as it excites
The demise of regional development agencies and the advent of local enterprise
partnerships leaves some business leaders enthused and others confused.
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Forum criticises plans to tax small firms on staff parking
A small business support group has reacted to reports that a controversial tax on private parking spaces is set to be extended.
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More public sector suppliers going bust
The number of businesses going bust that supply goods and services to the
public sector has increased by 47pc, as government spending cuts lead to
delayed and cancelled contracts.
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More suppliers going bust
The number of businesses going bust that supply goods and services to the
public sector has increased by 47pc, as government spending cuts lead to
delayed and cancelled contracts.
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Banks undervaluing our property,say small firms seeking loans
A lobby group says that banks are undervaluing the property which small
companies offer as security against loans, further inhibiting access to
finance.
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Review: Fujitsu Esprimo Q9000
The Fujitsu Esprimo Q9000 computer is a brisk and pleasing space saver that
takes up little more space on your desk than a CD cover
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