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Articles and analysis on the range of government support programs, initiatives, and policies aimed at UK SMEs to help foster entrepreneurship, stimulate economic growth, and support local economies.

Business management

Five reasons why Peer Networks could benefit your business

The government's Peer Networks programme offers support to SMEs as they face upcoming challenges with Covid-19 and Brexit

Government Grants

Job Support Scheme changes what they mean for your business

Grants of £2,100 for businesses caught in Tier 2 restrictions, slashed employer contributions to Job Support Scheme and doubling of help for self-employed

News

No Government help yet for small businesses as rent quarter day looms

So far Government has rejected extending moratorium on landlords repossessing shops during Covid, but shopkeepers hope officials will see sense

Business Technology

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.

News

Business rates reform key, says Labour business chairman Rachel Reeves

Labour politician slams Tory government for favouring large corporations over small businesses at Labour Party conference

News

Is the government failing to support SMEs and entrepreneurs?

Despite today’s announcement the economy has grown most SMEs don’t really think that they’re receiving the required central backing.

Export & Import

SMEs need greater access to information and must increase exports to thrive

Four in five MPs believe SME owners need more information, advice and guidance when considering expanding into international trade.

News

Local government business support getting worse, report shows

UK small businesses report being unhappy with the amount of support they receive from local government.

News

Working parents call for more government and employer support

CIPD calls for a step change from UK government and employers as research finds that support for working parents still isn’t hitting the mark.

News

Is there a lack of support for SMEs from government?

A study has revealed that entrepreneurs are increasingly unhappy with government support and tax policies for small businesses.

News

SMEs look to the government for help

Almost nine in ten businesses believe the government must do more to encourage business growth, research finds.

News

Enterprise Zones ‘ineffective’

A government initiative to incentivise firms to move to particular areas, or 'enterprise zones', is likely to be ineffective at stimulating sustained growth, a report suggests.

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Business Technology

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Business Loans

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Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

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Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

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