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Redundancy a spur to business start-up
Fear of being made redundant is encouraging people to set up on their own, according to a survey.
More business focus needed at school
The youngest member of the Forum of Small Business has hit out at the education system as it emerges only 11 per cent of young people intend to study science and technology related subjects.
SMEs working longer weeks
British entrepreneurs are clocking up 50 hours every week, according to a survey on the work-life balance culture of Britain's small business managers.
No time for holidays, insurer says
More than a fifth of small business owners in the UK do not have time to take a day off as holiday over the whole year, according to a survey.
Franchises offer 'a proven and profitable model'
The 'proven and profitable model' offered by franchises has caused a steady increase in the number of potential entrepreneurs taking up the service, a survey shows.
BRC: Recession not imminent
Growth in sales may slow but the economy will not go into recession, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) predicts.
Tough times can help long-term productivity, group says
Financial problems caused by the credit crunch will encourage producers to improve their profit margins and become more efficient, the Manufacturing Institute believes.
Nominations open for mentor awards
Small businesses are being invited to nominate inspirational mentors for a new award.
Law firm claims business act not good enough
The European Union's Small Business Act for Europe is not bold enough, according to law firm Ward Hadaway.
'More security' for international traders
Businesses wishing to trade overseas will be offered more protection under a new European Union contract law, the government says.
Business founders seek work-life balance
More than a quarter of those who set up their own business did so to achieve a better work-life balance, according to an online poll of 908 owner-managed businesses SmallBusiness.co.uk.
Entrepreneurial spirit still strong in the UK
Undeterred by the threat of economic slowdown, a large number of UK entrepreneurs are keen to start their own businesses.
Chief execs should be accountable for data breaches
The responsibility for lost or exposed personal information rests with the chief exec of the company, according to a survey of IT professionals.
SMEs are going green
When it comes to environmentally friendly business practice, small businesses are leading the way, according to a poll conducted by BT Tradespace.
Small businesses still confident, insurer says
Some 52 per cent of small business entrepreneurs in the UK say they will not halt expansion plans despite the current economic climate, a survey finds.