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Dream your way to entrepreneurial success
[October 2, 2007] In a recent survey of 2,400 small business owners, 44% said that they planned their self-employed ventures while working for a previous employer.

New site for red tape ranters
[October 2, 2007] A small business owner, fed up with taking out her red tape frustration on the family pets, has created a new site to help people vent their frustration over petty rules and legislation.

So, what type of entrepreneur are you?
[September 28, 2007] Using her own experiences in TV's the Dragons Den, Rachel Elnaugh has created an online psychometric test which is said to help determine a person's entrepreneurial leanings.

Small business owners and employees shunning political correctness
[September 14, 2007] Small business owners and their employees are shunning political correctness according to an investigation led by specialist business insurer, Hiscox.

Facebook costs employers £30 billion per year!
[September 6, 2007] Facebook abuse by workers is costing UK companies a breathtaking £132 million a day, according to new research issued today by a leading law firm

Startups Awards 2007 - small business finalists announced
[September 4, 2007] 56 small businesses have received the recognition they deserve as they have been announced finalists of the Startups Awards 2007

Young entrepreneurs need business support
[August 31, 2007] A report published by the Make Your Mark campaign has called for more business support to be provided for the increasing number of young people aiming to set up new businesses

Business leaders call for simpler tax system
[August 30, 2007] The Institute of Directors has called for the introduction of a simpler tax policy to help with the administrative burden of the current tax system.

New online guide and tool for international traders
[August 21, 2007] Government small business site, Business Link, is making importing and exporting easier for businesses trading overseas with the launch of a new guide and interactive tool

Government to push small businesses to grow
[July 27, 2007] The government wants to encourage small businesses to become high-growth businesses. But is this what small business owners want?

Small business owners prefer to network face-to-face
[July 13, 2007] Traditional breeding grounds for doing deals and making new business contacts like the pub, golf club or social club may be less popular with today’s entrepreneurs.

Small business owners - are you stressed out?
[July 10, 2007] British entrepreneurs are clocking up over 47 hours every week, according to a survey into the work life-balance culture.

A powerful attraction – the ‘buzz’ of business
[July 2, 2007] Running your own business exerts a powerful attraction and provides a real ‘buzz’ for most entrepreneurs, according to a monthly internet survey.

Business Link helps businesses cope with flooding
[June 29, 2007] Business Link is urging businesses to put plans in place to protect themselves against further damage and disruption due to flooding. Free online guide available.

Reality TV ‘good for business’ say UK bosses
[May 22, 2007] 4 in 10 bosses believe TV shows like The Apprentice and Dragons’ Den are inspiring a new wave of entrepreneurs, according to a new survey.

Save time by interacting with the Government online
[May 17, 2007] A new Business Link facility, My Business, has been launched. The service gives businesses access to a wide range of online government services and tailored advice.

Government launches new small business forum
[May 8, 2007] A new small business forum has been launched by the Government to discuss key issued facing the UK's 4.3m SME's

Entrepreneurs need smart thinking to stand out from the cleantech crowd
[May 2, 2007] Increasing flows of investment cash into the cleantech sector is opening up new opportunities for entrepreneurs but also creating dangers, according to gateway2investment.

8 in 10 bosses look to recruit external candidates rather than promoting internally
[April 30, 2007] A new survey shows that 81% of bosses do not recruit internally, and that 77% of workers feel they are suitably qualified and experienced for promotion

Small businesses adopting blogging, RSS and search marketing
[April 24, 2007] UK small businesses with a website are starting to blog and adopt DIY-style RSS and search engine marketing tools at an impressive rate.

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