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High street woes deepen
Cover your eyes if you can’t stand any more talk about the downturn. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show that between May and June, total sales volumes fell by 3.9 per cent, the largest decrease since records started in 1986.
Lack of tax changes 'could have severe implications'
Unless the government makes changes to the tax system, there could be 'serious implications' for small businesses, the Forum of Private Businesses (FPB) claims.
Angel reveals SME interests
Helping small businesses to get off the ground by becoming a business angel is more rewarding than simply making money, a successful entrepreneur reveals.
Next-generation broadband 'hugely important'
Having next-generation broadband is 'hugely important' for UK businesses if they want to stay ahead of the competition, a consumer advice company says.
Energy efficiency could save £2.5bn, says think-tank
British businesses could save £2.5 billion in costs if they implemented energy-efficiency savings, new research from the Carbon Trust shows.
BCC: High-speed rail not enough
Having a high-speed rail network is not enough to solve the business disadvantages caused by a 'crumbling transport infrastructure', according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
Business group backs appropriate minimum wage rise
The majority of SME owners will be happy with the increases in the minimum wage because they are in line with inflation, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) claims.
Groups predict small business tax confusion
Experts are predicting that thousands of small businesses will suffer when the basic tax threshold is raised later in the year.
FSB: Small businesses exploited
Many small businesses are being exploited by their larger counterparts during the economic crisis, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) remarks.
FPB responds to Cameron's tax proposals
The Forum of Private Businesses (FPB) is responding with cautious optimism to David Cameron's pledge to improve the tax regulations governing small firms.
Law service sympathises with businesses over compensation
Businesses 'don't stand a chance' against compensation claims unless they 'wrap their employees up in cotton wool', a legal service says.
Cameron makes business promises
David Cameron has promised to make things better for small businesses if he is made prime minister at the next election.
Businesses 'should get mediation sooner'
Employment relations service Acas is warning small businesses to seek advice about workplace disputes before they turn into costly lawsuits.
University not essential for success, exam board says
A rich list based on the most wealthy entrepreneurs who have not attended university has shown that being highly-educated is not a prerequisite for success.
Business group wants more from congestion relief
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is not satisfied with Ruth Kelly's plans for reducing congestion on British roads.