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With personal debt in the UK hitting an all-time high of £1.3 trillion, it's more important than ever to understand the factors that affect our ability to borrow and how to manage credit sensibly, claims a survey by Experian's CreditExpert, the credit monitoring and identity fraud protection service.
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A recent Government report found that working mothers with young children suffer more discrimination at work than any other group. Franchising could offer an opportunity to get back to work and run a successful business.
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Courier and haulage companies are the most likely to fail in the UK and restaurants and bars are three times more likely to go bust than other UK businesses, reveals research by accountancy group UHY Hacker Young.
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A third of employees would try to rectify a data loss problem themselves, risking further damage to computer equipment, says a survey by data recovery firm Ontrack.
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The first Apprentice winner Tim Campbell has launched The Bright Ideas Trust, a fund that aims to give at least £1 million a year to entrepreneurs.
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Nearly one in three small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) do not have a policy for in-car mobile phone use, meaning they could be liable to prosecution if their employees make business calls from their mobile while driving, says new research by YouGov for communications specialist Jabra.
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A growing number of UK employers are judging job applicants on their internet reputations, according to new research.
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If your firm is one of the 100,000-plus firms that holds a Consumer Credit Act Licence in the UK, and you have not already taken steps to prepare for the new rules you will be in danger of breaking the law after 6th April 2007, and could face costs of up to £100,000.
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A growing number of UK employers are judging job applicants on their internet reputations, according to new research.
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If your firm is one of the 100,000-plus firms that holds a Consumer Credit Act Licence in the UK, and you have not already taken steps to prepare for the new rules you will be in danger of breaking the law after 6th April 2007, and could face costs of up to £100,000.
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Over half of small businesses feel their families provide more support and practical advice than their financial service provider or local business support organisation, according to research from insurance provider Brighter Business.
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Measures aiming to make it harder for organised criminals to steal VAT from the UK taxpayer will be introduced on 1 June 2007 by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
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Small firms are being warned to prepare for new employee sexual harassment rights following a major High Court ruling.
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Employers are being urged by health and safety adviser Croner to use ‘No Smoking Day’ on 14 March to issue a strong message to employees about the health benefits of a smoke-free workplace.
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Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.
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In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?
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Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade