Red Tape for Small Business | Government Legislation

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

2012-02-05 12:09 - 1070 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.

Plumbing and carpentry will save 'rotten' education system, says entrepreneur

2012-01-31 15:59 - 316 reads

As the government announces it will axe subjects such as nail technology from school league tables, one entrepreneur has called for greater recognition of traditional trades.

Government delays auto-enrolment pension scheme for small firms

2012-01-31 12:17 - 269 reads

The government has further delayed the date from when small firms must begin automatically signing employees up to company pension schemes.

Why the new Cooperatives Bill is an historic decision

2012-01-31 11:23 - 457 reads

Linzi Nedoszytko reflects on the government's introduction of a new Bill to tackle red tape suffered by co-operative businesses.

Late tax fees waived due to HMRC strike

2012-01-25 16:55 - 374 reads

HMRC is to waive its late filing penalty for those unable to access the Self Assessment helpline on 31 January due to the expected call centre strike.

Sweeping EU data protection reforms 'huge burden' for small firms

2012-01-25 16:26 - 459 reads

The European Commission has outlined reform of data protection laws that could see firms fined up to 2% of their global turnover if they fail to comply.

Empty government offices to be opened up to entrepreneurs

2012-01-23 11:21 - 1318 reads

The government is to free up unused buildings to small business owners.

We've taken a pounding but we're fighting back, say micro businesses

2012-01-16 16:57 - 1863 reads

A new group aimed at improving the way the government and banks support micro businesses has been launched.

HMRC is 'illegally' fining small businesses, says tribunal

2012-01-16 09:36 - 1632 reads - 1 comment

HM Revenue and Customs is "deliberately" waiting months to let business owners know they have missed tax filing dates so it can generate millions in late payment fines.

An entrepreneur's guide to Self Assessment tax returns

2012-01-13 10:32 - 1308 reads

Paul Webb offers his top tips for entrepreneurs as the 31 January Self Assessment tax return deadline looms.

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