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FSB: ‘Stable environment’ needed for SMEs

Business Secretary Vince Cable must promote a stable environment for small businesses to thrive, the Federation of Small Businesses will tell the Liberal Democrat Conference this week.

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SME resistance to social media a ‘major barrier’

Resistance from employers to embrace social media and new ways of working could be a major barrier hindering the future potential of UK businesses and their staff, a recruitment company warns.

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EFG lending to SMEs falls

Lending under the government's flagship small business lending scheme, the Enterprise Finance Guarantee, has plummeted, falling by 42 per cent over the last year.

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Workers would choose three-day weekend

The majority of UK employees would be prepared to lose a day's pay to enjoy a three-day weekend, research finds.

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Riot impact on retail revealed

Retailers lost more than 7,500 hours of trading and 11,000 members of their staff were affected by the violence caused by riots two weeks ago.

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Managers fall short of employee expectations

Good communication, the ability to motivate, and integrity are seen by UK workers as the most important attributes to lead a successful business, research finds.

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IOC: Contingency planning essential

Businesses should place a high value on contingency planning in the wake of the riots, says a senior director at the Institute of Consulting.

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Employers narrow-minded on maternity leave

Almost two thirds of employers do not expect female employees to return to work after their maternity leave, research finds.

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IOC: Contingency planning essential

Businesses should place a high value on contingency planning in the wake of the riots, says a senior director at the Institute of Consulting.

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Employers narrow-minded on maternity leave

Almost two thirds of employers do not expect female employees to return to work after their maternity leave, research finds.

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Employees down on job progression

Nearly half of workers are disappointed with their career progression, research finds.

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CBI: Triple science GCSE will boost employee skill set

Secondary school students adept in science should automatically be enrolled onto triple science GCSE, says the CBI.

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BRC seeks protection for retailers following riots 

The British Retail Consortium is seeking urgent reassurances that a range of critical issues thrown up by disorder in London and other UK cities are being addressed.

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SMEs failing to maximise social media 

Small companies struggle to make effective use of the internet and social media to market themselves, finds research.

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