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Workaholic nation putting lives – and millions – at risk
[November 1, 2005] A new survey suggests that business owners are risking not only their own health but that of their company by working long hours.

Fear of stress discourages would-be entrepreneurs
[October 30, 2005] A new survey suggests that the majority of the capital's inhabitants would rather not run their own business for fear of the stress it would cause them - from The Observer.

Google vs Ebay and Microsoft
[October 27, 2005] The Times reports that now it seems that Google is to challenge eBay and Microsoft with its latest offering: Google Base.

Cameron the favourite candidate for top bosses
[October 20, 2005] Tory leadership contender David Cameron is the choice of big business to lead the party, according to a survey of 1200 executives attending the Leaders in London event.

Paternity leave proposals could worry small employers
[October 19, 2005] The FSB has warned the government that the changes announced in the Work and Families Bill will pose particular problems for the UK’s smaller employers.

IoD says interest rate cut still on the cards
[October 19, 2005] An interest rate cut in November is still likely despite rising inflation, the Institute of Directors said today.

London's small businesses suffer after bombings and C-Charge hike
[October 12, 2005] A leading business group has urged the London Mayor to take action to help small firms after a major survey revealed that profits, footfall and confidence levels have all fallen since the terror attacks and Congestion Charge price hike in July.

Small companies take marketing seriously
[October 12, 2005] Britain's smallest organisations are the most likely to cite marketing as essential to business success, and they are also the most inclined to invest in marketing,according to a recent survey.

Small businesses urged to join 'right brain' supply chain
[October 7, 2005] Research from Envirowise has found that the UK's small businesses are failing to develop effective supply chain relationships, particularly in the retail sector.

Despite interest rate freeze, IOD predicts cut in November
[October 6, 2005] Despite today’s freeze in interest rates by the Bank of England, business leaders still predicted a cut in November.

London business confidence slumps to 2 1/2 year low
[October 4, 2005] Business confidence deteriorated sharply in the third quarter of the year and is now lower than at any point since the onset of the Iraq War in the first quarter of 2003, according to the London Chambers of Commerce

Congestion Charge extension a 'body blow' for business
[October 3, 2005] A leading business pressure group is reacting furiously to Ken Livingstone's announcement today that the westward extention of the congestion charge will go ahead from February 2007.

Survey says small businesses back flexible working
[September 21, 2005] Six out of ten smaller firms offer flexible working to their staff and over half of them believe it has a positive effect on employee relations, according to a recent survey

Would our small businesses be better off under George W?
[September 20, 2005] According to a latest report from the World Bank, British companies pay more than twice as much in direct and indirect taxes as firms in US.

Small businesses fail to check staff references
[September 19, 2005] While small businesses are relying heavily on word of mouth and personal recommendations to fill vacancies, almost half are failing to check candidates’ references according to a recent survey.

Funding for future inventors helps small business inventions to the market
[September 15, 2005] The National Physical Laboratory is calling on innovators to come forward and share in a £500,000 fund made available by the DTI for solving measurement problems.

Repetitive Strain Injury warning to employers
[September 13, 2005] Firms could end up with a painful bill if they do not do more to prevent their staff falling victim to RSI - the repetitive strain injury caused by working conditions.

Interest rate hold welcomed by small businesses
[September 8, 2005] The decision by the Bank of England to keep interest rates at 4.5% was welcomed today by a pressure group campaigning on behalf of private business.

"Fuel blockades would hit business more than Government"
[September 7, 2005] A leading business pressure group today appealed to road haulage fuel protestors not to blockade Britain's roads - because last time it cost more than £1 billion in lost business.

Freelancers have valuable role to play in business
[September 5, 2005] According to the Professional Contractors Group (PCG), freelance contractors and consultants have a valuable role to play in complementing the UK’s permanent workforce, especially when organisations are experiencing the effects of a tight labour market.

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