Business Technology

The essential IT tools for small businesses

SmallBusiness.co.uk sorts out the must-haves from the nice-to-haves in SME technology.

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FSB: Budget could have done more

The Federation of Small Businesses has welcomed some changes announced in the 2011 Budget, but believes it didn't go far enough.

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First four Enterprise Zone areas identified

Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester and London are the first four areas to identify the locations of their Enterprise Zones.

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Rising costs drive business inflation

UK small business inflation has hit 5 per cent, two and a half times higher than the Bank of England’s target 2 per cent rate.

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Red tape cut for small businesses

Small business minister Mark Prisk has announced that small businesses and start-ups will be exempt from new UK regulation for three years, starting in May.

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UK unemployment hits new highs

The number of unemployed people in the UK rose by 27,000 to 2.53 million in the three months to the end of January 2011, the highest since 1994.

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FSB calls for ‘culture of entrepreneurialism’

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for the government to nurture entrepreneurialism instead of focusing solely on creating job opportunities within existing businesses.

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Energy costs a burden for SMEs

Less than a quarter (23 per cent) of financial directors feel able to manage energy costs, research finds.

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TV entrepreneurs encouraging start-ups

The portrayal of entrepreneurs in programmes such as Dragons' Den, The Apprentice and The Secret Millionaire is encouraging non-business owners to start their own company.

Business Ideas & Planning

Tatiana Karelina’s Extensive Success

Tatiana Karelina launched Tatiana Hair Extensions in January 2009 and her company is now approaching £1,000,000 in turnover.

Employing & managing staff

Finding the right recruit

SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to company directors about how to minimise the hassle of hiring staff.

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FPB rallies against VAT loophole

The Forum of Private Business is refuting a claim that closing a controversial VAT loophole would hit small firms hardest.