Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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Small business lobbyist calls out banks’ use of harsh personal guarantees, which can force small business owners to put their homes on the line
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Over 90,000 businesses face closure or downsizing, being stuck on exorbitant fixed-price energy deals compared to current market prices
Accounting
50% discount for retail and hospitality business rates ends in March, just as inflation sends what companies have to pay soaring
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New UK version of GDPR must have at its core a commitment to lower costs and compliance issues for small businesses, says Federation of Small Businesses
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FSB chair Martin McTague says small firms are “crying out for a comprehensive response” including tax cuts and direct cash support
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The Federation of Small Businesses and other business groups have signed for a change to careers advice in schools to give young people a better chance of finding well-suited jobs.
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The London underground strikes in early February cost London small businesses £600 million in lost working hours, business and productivity, research finds.
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Government must introduce a small employer's relief for the recovery of statutory sick pay (SSP), says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) says the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is not offering enough defence contracts to small businesses.
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Small businesses needing to go green are in urgent need of financial support.
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has launched a new financial helpline to give advice to firms in the credit crunch.
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has proposed a new £1 billion fund be introduced to tide companies over during the next six months.
Business Technology
To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis
Investing in a franchise
Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.
Partner content
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