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Chancellor u-turn over planned 5% business rates hike
The Chancellor has announced a u-turn on his proposed 5% hike in business rates following considerable opposition from pressure groups. Now, the increase will be phased in over three years. [April 1, 2009]

Dragon set to review support available for entrepreneurial students
Peter Jones, of Dragons' Den fame, is to carry out a review into the support budding entrepreneurs get whilst in university or college. [March 27, 2009]

Recession could create new generation of entrepreneurs
While the press find evermore dramatic phrases to describe its depth, the recession could just be the catalyst to spur on the next generation of UK entrepreneurs says Ernst & Young's ITEM Club. [March 26, 2009]

Comedian ridicules Dragons' Den in new videocast
BAFTA and Comedy Award winning actor David Mitchell has dedicated the latest episode of his chart topping new videocast, David Mitchell’s Soap Box, to his dislike for the rudeness on Dragons Den. [March 24, 2009]

Fuel-saving tips for van drivers
With companies all over the UK looking at ways to cut motoring costs, here are some of the most important aspects to consider. [March 24, 2009]

BBC unveils new stars of online Dragons' Den show
Two new 'Dragons' have been unveiled to oversee a web-only version of BBC Two's popular Dragons' Den show. [March 20, 2009]

Out of the recession is emerging a 'new breed of business owner'
New research has revealed that a new breed of 'super entrepreneurs' is evolving as a result of the downturn. These business owners, who Darwin would have been proud of, are making themselves fit to survive the current downturn and thrive into the future. [March 20, 2009]

36,000 businesses could fail in 2009, even more in 2010
A new report suggests that one in every 56 businesses could go under in 2009, as the economy contracts at the fastest rate since WW2. With worse to come in 2010. [March 19, 2009]

Small companies embracing Twitter at staggering rate
You may think it's the best thing since sliced bread, or just another dreadful 'social networking' phase. Either way, a recent survey suggests a staggering 6,000 small businesses each day are signing up to Twitter. [March 17, 2009]

Governments should provide more support for small companies
Governments need to invest as much effort in supporting small businesses as they have in supporting the large listed companies claims a leading accountancy body. [March 16, 2009]

Think tank says small businesses will be 'drivers of the recovery'
A think tank has urged a radical rethink of the Government's financial strategy, including a call to break up the banks, split retail and investment banking, and provide a lot more support for small companies, who provide most private sector jobs in the UK [March 13, 2009]

Study shows deflation has hit small businesses
For the first time in recent history, the costs of running a small company have turned negative, with small businesses experiencing a near 3% fall in costs during the final quarter of 2008. [March 11, 2009]

BCC predicts deep recession - but not as bad as early 80's
Despite its current gloomy economic forecast, the BCC doesn't believe that the current downturn will be as severe as the early 80's recession, and we should start to see a slow recovery in 2010. [March 10, 2009]

240,000 small companies 'fear for their future' in 2009
An entrepreneurial study suggests that the many small companies are under 'immense pressure' to survive over the next year. 5% of those polled believe their businesses may not survive 2009. [February 5, 2009]

Small firms still having trouble accessing bank finance
Despite lending guarantees made by the Government in recent weeks, a leading business organisation reports that many of its members are still finding it hard to access finance. [February 4, 2009]

New Dragons to appear in online version of hit BBC show
The BBC is to launch a new online version of the popular Dragons' Den programme, in which potential entrepreneurs will face two 'high fliers' for the chance to secure up to £50,000 in new investment. [February 3, 2009]

Business downturn survival guide launched
A leading accountancy body has released a new guide to help businesses plan survival strategies to help them brave the downturn. [January 27, 2009]

Small companies fear recession will last up to 2 years
The average small business owner predicts that the recession will last for just under two years, according to a recent survey. However, most SMEs are bullish about their survival. [January 23, 2009]

Angels Den - online matchmaking service for entrepreneurs
An online service which matches entrepreneurs with potential investors has seen a surge of interest from wealthy individuals who want to invest in new business ideas. [January 22, 2009]

Franchising could be set to boom during recession
A leading franchising company has predicted that the industry is set to boom in 2009 as more people consider becoming self employed. [January 15, 2009]

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