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Redundancy: softening the blow
It is never easy making someone you know redundant. But it can be even harder when you’ve worked closely with them in a small business environment.
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BPF: Lower rent bad news for small firms
Experts are saying the recent drop in rent on shops is not good news for retail businesses as it will result in lesser availability of premises.
Graduates lack necessary skills
The majority of small businesses value school and college leavers above university graduates, according to a survey by the Forum of Private Business.
Don’t forget the new tax return deadline, warns HMRC
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is issuing a reminder to people filing paper self assessment tax returns of the new 31 October deadline. The penalty for missing the deadline is £100.
Family brand identity 'helps sales'
Marketing a firm as a family business can help increase sales, a new study finds.
BCC: Bank of England must cut rates
The longer the Bank of England takes to cut rates, the worse the economic situation will be, according to the British Chambers of Commerce's (BCC's) quarterly economic forecast.
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Are you working too hard?
Marc Barber 19/08/2008
News that UK entrepreneurs are clocking up 50-hour weeks will come as little surprise to hardworking business owners. Have your say »
Many unhappy returns
Penny Proffit 11/08/2008
According to Adam Applegarth, the former boss of collapsed Northern Rock, ‘Life changed on 9 August.' Have your say »
Six of the best SEO tips for your website
Guest Blogger 30/07/2008
This top six list takes the highest average scoring SEO ranking factors on search engines, with my comments attached. If you want to do the right things to develop a successful website you should take on board this advice. Have your say »
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