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One third of the UK set to become self employed
[October 20, 2006] 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.

Huge demand down under for British firms
[October 18, 2006] 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.

Small Online Companies lose out to call centre crime
[October 6, 2006] 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 red tape bonanza for small firms
[October 5, 2006] 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.

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

eBay to launch eBay Express in the UK
[October 2, 2006] 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.

Royal Mail Unveils New Online Postage Service
[September 28, 2006] Royal Mail has launched a new service that allows people to buy and print their postage online for the first time.

White Van Man faces overnight tax hike of 600%
[September 27, 2006] Workers who take home company vans overnight for personal use are facing a massive 600% increase in their tax liability unless their companies act quickly.

Vast majority of businesses oppose extended maternity leave
[September 22, 2006] Research reveals that 82% of UK businesses oppose the proposed extension of paid maternity leave and that new legislation could back-fire and actually increase discrimination.

Red tape and gold-plating strangling small business growth
[September 18, 2006] The FSB and the Foreign Policy Centre have joined forces to warn the Government that the current burden on small firms from red tape and gold-plating is holding back small business growth.

Female entrepreneurs starting businesses for greater flexibility
[September 15, 2006] Mums who turn their kitchens into boardrooms and start a home business are driven by the need for greater work flexibility according to a new study of working mothers. Includes 7 top tips for business mums.

New version of best-selling business plan software released
[September 14, 2006] The 2007 version of Business Plan Pro, the ever-popular business planning software has just been released. The latest issue includes some new features and resources to make writing your business plan even easier.

Businesses urged to save environment with Christmas e-cards
[September 13, 2006] It still feels a little early to be thinking of Christmas but that isn't stopping Envirowise from urging businesses to save the environment by sending their Christmas greetings online this year.

Struggling salespeople needed for 'Hard Sell' TV series
[September 11, 2006] Diverse, the TV production company behind several popular TV programmes, is looking for businesses that are struggling with sales to take part in 'Hard Sell', a new business programme to be broadcast on Sky One.

Asian entrepreneurs' wealth grows with move to high-tech sectors
[September 8, 2006] The ability of Asian entrepreneurs to adapt to new business opportunities has seen the sector’s wealth grow at three times the rate of that produced by the UK economy as a whole

Chambers of Commerce call for Small Business Service axe
[September 5, 2006] The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) claim that businesses have had enough of the Government’s amateur approach to supporting small businesses, and want the Small Business Service (SBS) to be axed.

Conservatives launch policies to help small businesses
[September 4, 2006] The Shadow Chancellor, George Osborne, has launched a series of new policy proposals, specifically designed to help smaller businesses succeed.

Employers looking for communication skills and work ethic
[August 31, 2006] Employers are placing much more emphasis on the soft skills of school leavers such as communication skills and work ethic than on literacy and numeracy, according to the latest CIPD/KPMG quarterly Labour Market Outlook.

Most UK Business people change their accents when doing business
[August 23, 2006] UK business people are 'Accent Chameleons' as two thirds confess to changing their voice in the workplace!

Warning over 'excessive' HMRC powers to investigate tax payers
[August 23, 2006] HMRC should not be given powers that exceed those of the police when investigating tax crime, says PKF Accountants & business advisers.

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