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February 07, 2012
Pensions auto-enrolment delayed until 2017
Business groups have welcomed the Government’s decision to delay the pension auto-enrolment date for small firms by two years.
February 07, 2012
Local market campaign won’t help high street long-term, say retail groups
A Government-backed scheme to encourage new traders to set up market stalls in their local town has been criticised by business groups.
February 07, 2012
Enterprise calendar highlights key dates for small firms in 2012
Small firms can quickly check upcoming business events in 2012, following the launch of a free online business calendar by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
February 07, 2012
Small firms compete to be Private Business of the Year
Small firms have been called on to enter the Private Business of the Year Awards 2012, which celebrate the most successful UK private sector organisations.
February 03, 2012
Sales slump may continue in February, warn business groups
High street sales slumped in January and are likely to fall again in February, a report by the Confederation of British industry (CBI) has warned.
February 03, 2012
Small firms urged to get involved in National Apprenticeship Week
Small firms have been called on to take part in this year’s National Apprenticeship Week to help raise awareness of the opportunities apprenticeships can offer school leavers, graduates and the unemployed.
February 03, 2012
Olympic contracts still up for grabs
Small businesses can still benefit from the summer Olympics as £50 million in contracts remain available, organisers LOCOG has confirmed.
February 03, 2012
Red Tape Challenge focuses on company law
Small firms are being called on to help cut excessive regulation in company law, as part of the Government’s on-going Red Tape Challenge.
January 31, 2012
Royal Mail price hikes threaten small firms, warn business groups
Small businesses reliant on postal service will be hit hard should the proposed Royal Mail price increases go ahead, business groups have warned.
January 31, 2012
Higher unfair dismissal payouts to be awarded from 1 February
The maximum payout that can be awarded for unfair dismissal is due to increase from 1 February, under new rules introduced by the Government.
January 31, 2012
VAT-registered firms must complete returns online from April
VAT-registered businesses must submit their VAT returns entirely online from this spring, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has said.
January 31, 2012
Social enterprises in London and Bristol offered £50k funding
Social enterprises in London and Bristol can win a prize fund of up to £50,000, following the launch of the Santander Social Enterprise Development Awards (SEDA).
January 27, 2012
Empty government offices to be let to start-ups
Start-ups and small-business owners will be able to rent empty government offices at reduced rates, under new plans unveiled by the Prime Minister.
January 27, 2012
Facebook to offer free web advertising to small businesses
Facebook is set to give away free advertising on its website to thousands of small firms across Europe.
January 27, 2012
Staff prefer good working environment to big name employers
UK employees are less impressed by big name companies than by a job that offers a good work environment, good pay and benefits, and an attractive work-life balance, research has highlighted.
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