News

Business growth fund launched in south-west

Small businesses in the south-west can access a new £10 million fund to help them grow through the downturn.

Office & home working

Office space to suit

If the cost of your office isn't leaving much breathing space on the balance sheet, there may be alternatives.

News

VAT cut ‘is successful’

The government's reduction in value-added tax (VAT) is proving to be successful, despite criticism, according to research from a leading think tank.

News

Start-ups receive support in Gateshead

Gateshead Council has unveiled a £1 million drive to support start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

News

BPF unveils cost-cutting plan

Some of the UK's biggest landlords have agreed to reduce costs for retailers, the British Property Federation (BPF) reveals.

Business management

Budget wish list for small businesses

With the G20 summit now over, all attention will be turning to the upcoming Budget on 22 April.

News

UK maintains Working Time Directive opt-out

Employees in the UK have retained the right to work more than 48 hours a week, following yesterday's European Union conciliation committee meeting.

News

Innovation Vouchers launched in north-east

A £2.4 million scheme will encourage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the north-east to work more closely with academic and engineering institutions.

News

Energy savings ‘key to reducing costs’

Small and medium-sized enterprises should first look at their energy spend when determining how to cut costs.

News

CBI: Workers should be able to choose long hours

Removing the working time opt-out would restrict employees' freedom to manage their lives, it has been claimed.

News

Government helps businesses go green

A new government body is being created to help businesses become more energy efficient and green.

Blog

Repeat vs new business

The low boredom threshold of entrepreneurs means they are often like a cat on a hot tin roof, hopping from one project to the next.