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Conservative Party 2019 manifesto deemed ‘pro-enterprise’ but lacking in detail

Experts say the Conservative Party's 2019 General Election manifesto has business-positive policies but is too focused on Brexit

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Labour reveals plans to increase corporation tax to 26% in 2019 manifesto

Labour published its manifesto for the 2019 General Election on 21 November. Industry experts share their thoughts on some of the party's key policies.

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Conservative Party 2019 manifesto deemed ‘pro-enterprise’ but lacking in detail

Experts say the Conservative Party's 2019 General Election manifesto has business-positive policies but is too focused on Brexit

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Labour reveals plans to increase corporation tax to 26% in 2019 manifesto

Labour published its manifesto for the 2019 General Election on 21 November. Industry experts share their thoughts on some of the party's key policies.

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Liberal Democrats election 2019 manifesto: experts react to key policies

As we near the 2019 General Election, industry experts tell us what they make of the small business policies from the Lib Dems' manifesto

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The essential guide to starting a business in Nottingham

If you've ever thought of starting a business in Nottingham but weren't quite sure, we'll show you the pros and cons of life in the city.

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Gousto CEO, Timo Boldt: ‘We use the two types of algorithm Netflix is using’

Timo Boldt is the founder and CEO of recipe box service, Gousto – and the latest guest on the Small Business Snippets podcast.

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Government announces £35m fund to grow rural businesses

The Government has unveiled a £35m fund for rural businesses to create local jobs and boost productivity. Here's how to apply

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NatWest adds another £2.2bn to its Brexit Growth Fund

Nearly £6bn drawn down already from Brexit preparation fund, designed to help small business through no-deal

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Jackie Fast: ‘I can say that I didn’t love being in The Apprentice house’

Anna Jordan meets Jackie Fast, an entrepreneur and former candidate on The Apprentice, for the latest Small Business Snippets podcast

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Small Business Minister Kelly Tolhurst – ‘Tech is key to solving productivity’

Small Business Minister Kelly Tolhurst talks to Smallbusiness.co.uk about late payments, productivity and what to expect from the Business Finance Council.

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Sorry, Lord Sugar you’ve been fired by the youth

New research shows that young entrepreneurs don't relate to the UK's leading faces in business despite having just as much ambition.

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Government awards £2m to boost productivity and tackle late payments

The Government has granted £2m to fund projects that are looking for solutions to solve common problems faced by small businesses.

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The essential guide to starting a business in Oxford

Oxford is a very popular spot for starting a business, so we thought we'd look at what it's like to be based there.

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What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

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How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?

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Why your business should switch to a broadband-based phone network

Analogue phone systems are increasingly being replaced by smarter broadband based networks – here’s why you should consider switching

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Streamlining document management for your small business

David Malan, sales director of DocuWare for the UK and Ireland, explains how the platform can streamline your document management