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FSB: Sort out contract law for international trade 

The Federation of Small Businesses is calling on the government to support plans for a Europe-wide law that small firms can use when drawing up contracts within the EU.

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CBI: Employers faced with hard decisions over pay

Sluggish wage growth in the economy is overshadowing a resurgence in recruitment prospects, according to the Confederation of British Industry.

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FSB: Help small businesses access recycling services

Nine out of ten businesses would recycle more if they had access to better facilities, research from the Federation of Small Businesses finds.

Blog

Green Deal will live or die by trader accreditation scheme

Chris Huhne's much-anticipated Green Deal should be a wonderful carrot for property owners to transform their premises into more energy efficient places in which to work, but its success is dependent on the government.

Business Technology

Email Continuity and Archiving Key Requirements for Productivity

One of the most important parts of a business is the way in which the workforce interacts with each other, and for most companies this is now done by email.

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Students seek workplace education 

Students want universities to better explain how to develop important workplace competencies, according to a survey.

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Degree holders better paid than non-graduates

Degree holders earned an average of £12,000 a year more than non-graduates over the past decade, research finds.

Business Ideas & Planning

Should I register my home address?

I am going to start a new business. I don't want to register my home address, although I will be using my home as my office initially. What are my options?

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CBI: Export growth to aid recovery

Strong export trade will fuel progress in the UK economy in 2011, according to the Confederation of British Industry's latest economic forecast.

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FDs may not be ideal for CEO posts

Financial acumen is no guarantee of success as a CEO, according to a leadership consultant.

Blog

Making the most of your hidden tax allowances

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants has this tax advice for small businesses to consider.

Business Ideas & Planning

Jane Asher on starting a business

Jane Asher has starred in movies opposite Michael Caine and Lawrence Olivier. She’s written novels and regularly treads the boards in the West End. Despite all that, little could prepare her for the highs and lows of running her own business, Party Cakes.