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Reduction in financial reporting for micro-businesses up for consideration

2011-08-25 14:26 - 912 reads

A discussion paper from Whitehall and the Financial Reporting Council propose the simplification of financial and corporate reporting requirements for so-called ‘micro-entities’.

Emergency fund and tax bill delays among government support for riot affected firms

2011-08-11 13:24 - 1038 reads

Big Ben Palace of Westminster Houses of Parliament

Ministers have announced a series of support measures for businesses affected by the on-going riots across England.

Technology quango celebrates successful Launchpad take-off

2011-08-11 10:35 - 907 reads

The Technology Strategy Board hails its pilot Launchpad competition in London’s Tech City a success, as it evaluates future competitions in clusters around the country.

Lord Sugar to sit on new small business finance taskforce

2010-04-01 08:50 - 1293 reads

Lord Sugar is part of a new government advisory body looking into how to ensure small businesses are treated fairly when accessing bank finance.

Government backed Google campaign 'undermines UK business'

2010-02-25 14:53 - 2121 reads - 2 comments

A government-endorsed Google initative providing free websites to small businesses has been branded a project which poses a risk to the future of UK-based web companies.

Best of British compete for innovation awards

2009-11-13 14:51 - 6048 reads

A portable solar charger, a BlackBerry dictation system and a website application for mobiles are the inventions competing for the BusinessZone.co.uk sponsored digital communications prize at the inaugural iAwards.

BusinessZone.co.uk editor joins judging panel at government innovation awards

2009-10-15 10:42 - 2705 reads

Dan Martin, BusinessZone editor, is part of a prestigious panel of judges taking part in the government backed iawards which celebrate the best of British science, technology and innovation.

Small business minister quits the government

2009-09-24 09:42 - 2056 reads

Shriti Vadera, the UK government's small business minister, is about to quit, according to press reports.

Peter Jones' Enterprise Academy opens for business

2009-09-21 10:32 - 2503 reads

Peter Jones opening the National Enterprise Academy

The UK's first National Enterprise Academy, created by Dragons' Den judge Peter Jones and backed by the government, has officially opened.

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