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UK Bosses say UK economy is slowing according to IoD survey
[November 2, 2004] The latest quarterly Business Opinion Survey from the Institute of Directors shows a marked deterioration in the optimism and performance of UK PLC.
 
Group says Government underestimates business red tape burden
[October 21, 2004] A leading business pressure group says while it welcomes comments by the Better Regulation Task Force (BRTF), in a report published today on the costs of red tape, it is underestimating the true burden of regulation on companies.
 
Family names out of favour with small businesses
[October 18, 2004] The number of small firms starting out with a family name over the door is in decline, according to research from Royal Mail
 
Pension deficit could hit small businesses hard
[October 12, 2004] Employers are likely to pay the cost of the nations's retirement shortfall with small businesses being the hardest hit
 
Interest rate hold sensible says IOD
[October 7, 2004] Today's decision by the Bank of England to leave interest rates on hold was welcomed by the Institute of Directors
 
Future of Small Firms Loans Guarantee scheme reviewed
[October 6, 2004] A business pressure group says the benefits of Teresa Graham's review, on the future of the Small Firms Loans Guarantee (SFLG) scheme, are being undermined by her recommendation that businesses older than three years should not be eligible for the scheme
 
Small businesses to be hit hard by business rate rise
[September 29, 2004] Firms across the UK face significant increases in their business rates, as a result of new rateable values, a business pressure group is warning.
 
Accountancy cost warning for small businesses
[September 24, 2004] A small business pressure group is warning that SMEs are to be hit with significant new accountancy costs due to new auditing rules about to come into force.
 
Basic manners a winning formula for small businesses
[September 23, 2004] Basic manners prove a winning formula for business people wanting their customers to use them again, research from Royal Mail has revealed.
 
Small firms see technology as the key growth driver
[September 17, 2004] New research shows that over four out of five UK small and mid-sized enterprises consider technology to be a key factor in helping grow their business.
 
Is 'escaping to the country' as good as it sounds?
[September 10, 2004] Every other TV programme seems to be dedicated to the trend of moving from the dirty cities to some country ideal - either to set up a small business or just for peace of mind. A very readable article from This is Money suggests that the country ideal may not exist!
 
Small business start-ups - East Enders lead the way
[September 9, 2004] East London and Ilford have been placed firmly on the map, with the highest percentage of business start-ups across the UK, according to a recent Royal Mail report.
 
Small business group urges Bank of England to hold back on Interest Rate rise
[September 9, 2004] Small business lobby group the Forum of Private Business (FPB) is urging the Bank of England to hold back from raising Interest Rates this week.
 
UK new business start-ups reach record levels
[September 2, 2004] Research from Barclays Bank, released today, shows that 288,000 new UK businesses have been started up in the first six months of 2004, almost 25% up on the same period last year
 
New small business target for national insurance increases?
[September 1, 2004] The Times reports that people who try to flee the stress of urban life by “downshifting” and moving to the countryside could be the next target for the national insurance increases.
 
Business owners see fraud as a big threat
[September 1, 2004] Business owners believe fraud is as much of a threat to their business security as burglary but many are failing to take the most basic precautions to prevent it, according to new research
 
Group says poor postal service is undermining UK small business
[September 1, 2004] A small business lobby group is 'deeply dismayed' by reports that Royal Mail failed to hit any of its 15 performance targets during the three months to June.
 
Only 1% of small business owners tempted to be employees again!
[August 31, 2004] Despite the pressure of running a business and the growing mountain of red tape, the UK's business owners aren’t looking to get out and sell up, according to research by chartered accountants and business advisers, MacIntyre Hudson.
 
Plusnet responds to Wanadoo's broadband price cut
[August 27, 2004] Soon after the broadband price-cut announcement from Wanadoo earlier this week, rival Plusnet entered the price war by offering 1Mb connections at £14.99 per month and 2Mb connections for £19.99 per month.
 
FSB flying small business flag as party conference season kicks off
[August 27, 2004] The FSB will be flying the flag for small businesses during the autumn party conference season with fringe meetings at the conferences of the three major political parties, jointly hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Small Business Group.

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