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UK business community urged to support female entrepreneurs
Women in business are being urged to face the ‘fear factor’ and reap the rewards that owning your own business can bring. [December 4, 2006]

Each lost customer costs small businesses £4,910
A nationwide survey carried out for T-Mobile, has revealed that, on average, small businesses are missing out on £4,910 of profit for each lost customer. A lack of responsiveness is identified as the biggest cause of poor service. [December 1, 2006]

HMRC target computerised tills in surprise visits on retailers
Restaurants and other retail outlets with certain types of computerised tills are being targeted by HMRC. In a new development, HMRC officers are making unannounced visits to check on takings. [November 29, 2006]

Homeworking scam email warning
A warning of the resurgence of a homeworking scam has been issued. The scam involves sending emails proposing the lucrative offer of working part time from your own home for bogus overseas companies. [November 17, 2006]

Lack of IT support costs SMEs £164 million per day
Most SMEs and self-employed workers currently function with little IT support and are left to tackle front end IT issues without consulting an IT expert. [November 16, 2006]

Small businesses urged to claim R&D tax credits
HM Revenue & Customs is trying to make it easier for small businesses to apply for Research and Development tax credits by setting up seven specialist units around the country. [November 10, 2006]

UK family business stress is on the increase
Nearly half of all family businesses in the UK saw their stress levels increase or increase significantly over the past year, according to new research [November 8, 2006]

Business owners urged to crackdown on iPods & Internet
A leading law firm is urging business owners to crackdown on iPod and internet use following a survey which revealed an increasing number of workers are tuning out of the workplace. [November 6, 2006]

BCC calls for lower corporation tax to aid UK competitiveness
The pre-Budget Report submission of the British Chambers of Commerce, urges the Chancellor to lower UK corporation tax to 25%, bringing it into line with the EU average. [November 3, 2006]

Businesses' ignorance of tax penalties keeps Revenue’s coffers overflowing
Two-thirds of Britain’s businesses are unaware of the penalties for the incorrect or late filing of critical tax forms according to research released this week. [November 3, 2006]

Domestic Issues More Stressful than Work for Almost Seven in Ten
Everyday domestic life is more stressful than work pressures for 68% of the nation’s workers, according to new research. Includes stress management tips for employers. [November 2, 2006]

Online Xmas shopping could cost UK Businesses a fortune
The soaring popularity of online Christmas shopping could cost British businesses more than £7 billion, experts have warned. [November 1, 2006]

Shell Springboard offering £40,000 awards to UK SME's tackling climate change
To encourage smaller businesses who are leading the fight against climate change, Shell Springboard will make at least nine awards of up to £40,000 to UK small and medium sized businesses. [October 30, 2006]

Entrepreneurs - Born or Bred?
A recent academic survey suggest that entrepreneurs are born to be successful - with 62% of those questioned claiming that the drive to succeed comes from an inate inner drive. [October 27, 2006]

One third of the UK set to become self employed
New research shows that up to one-third of the UK population are looking to ditch the 9 to 5 and start their own business. [October 20, 2006]

Huge demand down under for British firms
A leading British based emigration specialist says the CBI is right to highlight the increasing number of UK business owners moving overseas to avoid high tax rates. [October 18, 2006]

Small Online Companies lose out to call centre crime
Anti-fraud specialists claim small online companies are losing out to overseas call-centre crime, and calls for big business to bring their call centres back to the UK [October 6, 2006]

October red tape bonanza for small firms
A business pressure group is warning that new laws coming into force this month could push many small firms to the limit. Changes in age discrimination laws, fire regulations, the National Minimum Wage and maternity rights will pile the pressure on smaller businesses. [October 5, 2006]

London's high-tech businesses top Euro venture capital league
London has the largest cluster of high-tech venture capital-backed companies outside the US, according to a new report published by gateway2investment (g2i). [October 3, 2006]

eBay to launch eBay Express in the UK
Following on from its successful launch in the US, eBay is to launch its eBay Express website in the UK. The company claims the site will offer small businesses a hassle-free and credible route to market. [October 2, 2006]

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