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Having outlined a new framework for Government policy toward small business in December 2002, the DTI's Small Business Service (SBS) has unveiled a raft of initiatives aimed at boosting enterprise in the UK.
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Staff training and development organisation Investors in People has published a list of its 'top ten tips for maximising business potential', following a nationwide poll of small business managers.
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Scottish Enterprise has launched a scheme to promote female entrepreneurship in Scotland to increase the number of female-run start-ups.
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With the increasing trend towards promoting a work/life balance and the Government keen to promote the rights of families, there are a number of changes in employment law that have come into force from 6 April.
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A website has been launched to help small businesses comply with environmental legislation.
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Free advice on human resources issues such as recruiting and managing staff is available from a website set up by Investors in People, the organisation dedicated to training and development.
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A not-for-profit bank has opened in East London to provide financing to sole traders and micro-businesses (those with fewer than 5 employees), which do not usually qualify for loans from mainstream banks.
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There are government grants available from both UK and EU organisations.
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Small companies of any size could gain tax benefits from forming a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) says accountancy firm Baker Tilly.
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Small and medium-sized businesses in Wales can get practical and financial help with intellectual property (IP) issues from a business support initiative.
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Small- and medium-sized companies looking to export goods and services should investigate Trade Partners UK, the government’s trade promotion body.
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In the small business world franchising can appeal to two types of people: those starting out who want to work for themselves and those who already have established a small business and now wish to expand the concept further.