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‘Removing the default retirement age will damage business’

The British Chambers of Commerce and the Confederation of British Industry have hit out against the government’s proposal to remove the default retirement age.

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Apprentices get minimum wage

For the first time apprentices will be given a minimum wage of £2.50 per hour. 

The new rate will come into force in October, along with a 2 per cent rise for adults of £5.93 an hour.

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Going green doesn’t help SMEs in the red

Environmental concerns have been pushed to one side as the recession has forced small businesses to refocus their priorities.

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Banks still offering a raw deal

Despite a modest improvement in the economy, small businesses are still being refused bank loans.

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‘Austerity measures bad for business’

The government's deficit reduction measures will stall recovery resulting in a post-recession peak of nearly 3 million unemployed, an industry body has warned.

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Retailers score from World Cup sales

Excitement over the World Cup and better weather boosted high street sales last month.

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Disaster recovery ‘vital for small businesses’

R3, a disaster recovery firm, has stated that having an adequate disaster recovery plan (DRP) in place is vital for businesses.

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Blue Mondays

Workers are turning to antidepressants as a consequence of challenging market conditions.

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Disaster recovery ‘vital for small businesses’

R3, a disaster recovery firm, has stated that having an adequate disaster recovery plan (DRP) in place is vital for businesses.

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Blue Mondays

Workers are turning to antidepressants as a consequence of challenging market conditions.

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Self-employed at debt risk

Businesses are being urged not to mix personal borrowing with their business accounts.

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Ringing the changes

Mobile advertising could soon become mainstream, with operators claiming it will open fresh channels of marketing to ambitious SMEs.

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Richard Branson for prime minister

Owner-managers say Richard Branson would be their entrepreneur of choice for the position of prime minister.

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Hobbies form start-ups

Owner-managers say they are considering turning their hobbies into second business ventures.

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