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CIPD: Job satisfaction increases

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) claims there has been a surprising increase in job satisfaction since 2006.

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SMEs ‘would benefit from graduate internships’

Government plans to increase internships will allow small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to benefit from taking on graduates, an expert asserts.

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Wales unveils £150m small firm fund

A £150 million fund has been launched in Wales to support the growth of over 800 small companies.

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Peak firms receive £1m boost

A £1 million package of support has been unveiled to help small firms in the Peak District.

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Scotland plans £150m investment bank

The Scottish government plans to establish an investment bank to support the country's small businesses.

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Arranging meetings wastes 5 hours a week

One-eighth of the working week is spent setting up appointments, research from Web 2.0 resource Doodle finds.

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Women entrepreneurs could boost economy

The majority of female owner-managers are focused on growing their businesses.

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Reduced working hours ‘support small businesses’

Modifying the existing Working Tax Credits scheme to support reduced working hours would help small firms.

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Women entrepreneurs could boost economy

The majority of female owner-managers are focused on growing their businesses.

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Reduced working hours ‘support small businesses’

Modifying the existing Working Tax Credits scheme to support reduced working hours would help small firms.

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More Scottish firms ‘should benefit from bonus scheme’

The Scottish government wants more companies to apply for help through the Small Business Bonus Scheme.

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Recession businesses ‘need trade credit insurance’

Trade credit insurance is 'vital' in helping companies survive the current economic troubles, it has been claimed.

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Dad’s the word for paternity rights

A large proportion of SMEs are sympathetic to fathers having their paternity leave rights extended.

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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.

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