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With only a month left until the final phase of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) comes into force, making it compulsory for all businesses to make their premises and services accessible to people with disabilities, many small firms believe the act is irrelevant.
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The first week back to work after the bank holiday and summer break can be a difficult time to get your business back up to speed, and your staff back into action.
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Channel 4 is on the lookout for business start-ups to feature in the second series of television programme Risking It All, which follows people giving up the rat race to set up their own businesses.
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Businesses have until 10 September to access free and confidential advice on their obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) on recruiting, employing and managing deaf and hard of hearing staff.
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Sickness absence, whether it is for work-related stress (WRS) or for some other illness, can be a frustrating process for an employer to deal with.
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From 25 June this year businesses have, for the first time, been able to prevent unwanted marketing calls by registering with the corporate Telephone Preference Service (TPS).
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on the Government to think twice about plans to increase employment legislation.
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Entrepreneurs are admired by 93% of the population and the South of England has more doers and thinkers than the North.
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on the Government to think twice about plans to increase employment legislation.
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Entrepreneurs are admired by 93% of the population and the South of England has more doers and thinkers than the North.
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Disciplinary procedures for small businesses are about to undergo a dramatic change from 1 October 2004 and all businesses, regardless of size, need to be aware of it.
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On 16 July, revised legislation on disposing of hazardous waste came into effect.
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Chancellor Gordon Brown has launched a national campaign to encourage and inspire enterprise among young people.
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Running your business means wearing several hats, but there may be some areas where you will need to get outside professional help.
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