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Enterprise Zones ‘ineffective’

A government initiative to incentivise firms to move to particular areas, or 'enterprise zones', is likely to be ineffective at stimulating sustained growth, a report suggests.

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Businesses unaware of agency worker HR reform

Most employers know nothing of key HR changes that aim to ensure fairer employment conditions for agency workers.

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Unpaid overtime soars

A record 5.26 million people worked unpaid overtime last year, the highest since records began in 1992, finds research.

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SMEs look to supplier squeeze

Nearly two-thirds of small business owners feel they could do more to achieve savings from suppliers.

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Businesses ignore emerging markets

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are focused on exports to the world's lower growth markets at the expense of developing trade with high-growth emerging markets, research finds.

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‘Generation Gmail’ a threat to SMEs

A new generation of young email users dubbed 'Generation Gmail' is threatening to put business at risk with inappropriate email usage at work.

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Companies wait for growth before hiring

Small businesses are adopting a conservative approach to job creation this year with only 41 per cent planning to create new positions.

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SMEs not protected by insolvency law

A survey reveals that 96 per cent of businesses believe insolvent companies should not be allowed to take advantage of pre-pack administrations.

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Companies wait for growth before hiring

Small businesses are adopting a conservative approach to job creation this year with only 41 per cent planning to create new positions.

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SMEs not protected by insolvency law

A survey reveals that 96 per cent of businesses believe insolvent companies should not be allowed to take advantage of pre-pack administrations.

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FSB: Don’t axe graduate scheme

The Federation of Small Businesses is urging the government to extend its graduate internship scheme, due to come to an end in March 2011.

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South West companies more eco-aware

Companies in South West England are the most supportive in the UK of workplace eco-initiatives, with whereas those in the North West are the least, research finds.

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Quality of sandwiches at business meetings is falling

Four-fifths of employees think the quality of sandwiches at their business meetings has fallen, research finds.

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FSB: Extend NIC holidays for growth

The government must extend the National Insurance Contributions (NIC) holiday to allow existing firms to create an environment for job creation and to help stem high unemployment, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) says.

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