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Boris promises support for London's small shops
London mayor Boris Johnson has pledged to help the capital's small shops by ensuring more affordable small premises are available in new developments.
Nominations open for mentor awards
Small businesses are being invited to nominate inspirational mentors for a new award.
FPB: SMEs should limit credit crunch risk
Small businesses should protect themselves against the effects of the credit crunch, according to a private business advisory body.
Firms urged to set up volunteering schemes
Volunteering England has launched a campaign to encourage SMEs to give more to charities by setting up employer supported volunteering (ESV) schemes.
Disaster recovery 'vital for small businesses'
R3, a disaster recovery firm, has stated that having an adequate disaster recovery plan (DRP) in place is vital for businesses.
'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.
IRM: Virtual offices getting more accepted
Consumers are increasingly accepting of businesses running from virtual offices rather than bricks and mortar buildings, according to the Institute of Risk Management (IRM).
Bleak summer on the high street
August looks set to be a bleak month for consumer spending, says the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). This follows a sharp fall in sales volumes throughout July.
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.
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.
Tax confusion looms, says ACCA
A change in taxpayer’s personal allowances could cause confusion for businesses, warns the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Online businesses 'profit in crunch'
Rising fuel, food and energy prices are reportedly causing more people to turn to SMEs on the internet for cheaper deals.
SMEs should consider volunteers
A new campaign is being launched encouraging small businesses to get involved in volunteering.
'Underinsurance leaves firms open to claims'
Many small businesses are underinsured - meaning that they could potentially face legal claims amounting to more than £3 billion, according to research.