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Business Link's demise leaves a hole that needs filling, say small firms

2012-02-05 12:09 - 1260 reads

The business support services put in place following the closure of the face-to-face elements of Business Link are inadequate, small companies have complained.

Government under fire for 'unfair' treatment of pub landlords

2012-01-13 16:10 - 412 reads

The government will launch an independent inquiry into the regulation of pub companies after MPs said "misleading information and deception" is forcing landlords out of business.

English finalists revealed in search for Britain's top small business

2011-06-02 08:15 - 2626 reads

Five small business owners have made it through to the England heat of BusinessZone.co.uk's search for Britain's best new entrepreneurs.

Time could be up for tax payment deferral scheme

2010-06-18 09:25 - 1170 reads

The 'Time to Pay' scheme, set up by the last government to allow businesses hit by the recession to delay payment of tax, may be abolished in next week's Budget.

Businesses give 'cautious welcome' to Britain's new prime minister

2010-05-11 20:05 - 1673 reads

Small business lobby groups have welcomed David Cameron as prime minister but urged him to start work immediately on creating economic recovery.

Businesses demand certainty as election results in hung Parliament

2010-05-07 09:58 - 1112 reads - 1 comment

Big Ben Palace of Westminster Houses of Parliament

Small business groups have called on politicians to set aside their differences and overcome the worries entrepreneurs have about the negative impact of a hung Parliament.

New Year message: Small business in 2010

2009-12-31 09:00 - 6537 reads - 3 comments

Phil Orford, chief executive of the Forum of Private Business, looks ahead to what 2010 will bring for the UK's small businesses.

Lord Sugar hits back: I was misquoted over 'moaning entrepreneurs' comment

2009-12-18 14:30 - 1485 reads

Lord Sugar responds to the controversy caused by his reported description of small business owners as 'moaners' who have no grounds for complaint.

Lord Sugar slammed for criticising 'moaning' entrepreneurs

2009-11-04 12:27 - 1257 reads

The Apprentice star Lord Sugar has been criticised by a lobby group for calling small business owners 'moaners' and saying that most have no grounds for complaint.

Carlsberg slammed for 95-day supplier payment terms

2009-08-14 11:40 - 2515 reads

A small business group has criticised Danish brewer Carlsberg for extending the time it takes to pay suppliers to almost 100 days.

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