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Government

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Businesses have little faith in government measures

Nine in ten owners of UK small and medium-sized enterprises believe the government’s recent business initiatives have not been of any help to their business.

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Green Deal will live or die by trader accreditation scheme

Chris Huhne's much-anticipated Green Deal should be a wonderful carrot for property owners to transform their premises into more energy efficient places in which to work, but its success is dependent on the government.

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A change of government ‘will not help business’

SMEs do not believe a change in government will improve business prospects, according to a new survey.

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SMEs to vote Tory

Many small businesses say they will vote Conservative in the next election.

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Labour failing British business says Jones

A week before he steps down as director-general of the Confederation of British Industry, Sir Digby Jones has claimed Government complacency has made starting and running a business harder since he took up his post six years ago.

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Government cracks down on crime

A crime reduction strategy developed by the Home Office is targeting crimes against small businesses, particularly retailers, who are worried about break-ins, robberies and violence.

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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