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Small businesses that focus on marketing activity in the short-term and neglect innovation during the economic slowdown, may be storing up problems for the future, leading to reduced long-term competitiveness, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
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Small businesses that offer staff training are more likely to improve their business performance according to a major new survey conducted by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
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The majority of small companies that operate websites are exhibiting low levels of compliance with the Data Protection Act that came into effect in October 2001. And even those that show high levels of compliance are doing so "more by accident than design."
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Small- and medium-sized enterprises do not commit enough resources to tackling fraud.
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A new guide on how to run credit checks has been published by the Better Payment Practice Group (BPPG) to help reduce one of small businesses particular headaches, late payments.
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Government e-commerce promoter UK online for business has produced a free guide for small businesses on how to optimise online sales and get their sites noticed.
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Although the new law on ensuring disabled access to premises doesn’t come into force for over two and a half years, on 1 October 2004, small businesses need to prepare well in advance to comply with the new rules.
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In spite of the tribulations endured by many large technology-based businesses, fresh evidence shows that smaller companies are increasing their use of new media.
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Although the new law on ensuring disabled access to premises doesn’t come into force for over two and a half years, on 1 October 2004, small businesses need to prepare well in advance to comply with the new rules.
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In spite of the tribulations endured by many large technology-based businesses, fresh evidence shows that smaller companies are increasing their use of new media.
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New projects were announced last week by the Government to provide access to "high quality management and financial expertise" for small businesses with high-growth potential.
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Small business groups have expressed concerns about Gordon Brown’s plans to increase National Insurance Contributions (NICs) outlined by the Chancellor in the Budget.
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Small businesses implementing major changes may find an interim manager the answer for providing such long-term business solutions in the short-term.
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A European Commission Directive that gives businesses the right to claim interest on late payments will come into effect on 7 August 2002, three months earlier than envisaged.
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