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Economic slowdown expected, but recession unlikely says report
[May 13, 2008] The latest BCC Quarterly Economic Forecast predicts two difficult years for businesses with a more prolonged slowdown than previously forecast, but the BCC doesn't expect the UK to enter a recession.

Apprentice gives advice to young entrepreneurs - 20th May Webchat
[May 12, 2008] Tim Campbell of The Apprentice fame is going to give a webchat on how to make it in business as a young, online entrepreneur.

Bournemouth tops list of new startup locations
[May 2, 2008] Bournemouth tops the league of the UK’s 50 largest towns and cities for the biggest growth in the number of new businesses in the last year.

Small companies get access to public sector contract opportunities
[May 1, 2008] A free trial starts this week to provide small companies with access to thousands of public sector contract opportunities.

Small companies losing sales to rogue traders
[April 29, 2008] New research released last week shows that many small companies believe their profits are affected by rivals using unfair sales practices. New rules are expected to clampdown on rogue traders.

Government not helping small companies with technology
[April 28, 2008] A national survey has found that the Government is failing to provide small companies with helpful advice over adopting and using Information and Communication Technology.

Going green has cost entrepreneurs £3.1billion over the past year
[April 15, 2008] According to new research, high costs are dampening businesses’ appetite for going green with 42% of UK small companies polled failing to implement any environmental measures to date and 19% having no plans to do so in the future.

New Regulations for Businesses 2008 - Useful online resource
[April 11, 2008] Business Link has provided summaries of a vast array of new regulations which take effect this month.

Employees pocketing "£1bn per year" in false expenses claims
[April 8, 2008] A new survey of 3,000 employees suggests that expense "fiddling" is rife in the UK - costing companies over £1bn per year.

Credit crisis - small firms feeling the heat
[April 1, 2008] Research shows that trading conditions have worsened in all areas for small businesses over the past quarter, with the credit crunch taking its toll on employment, sales and investment.

Floods now pose higher risk than fire to small businesses
[March 28, 2008] With climate change likely to increase the risk of extreme weather events and floods, the Environment Agency is advising all businesses to take some simple steps to prepare for flooding. Here's what you can do to minimise potential disruption to your business.

Budget 2008 - What can small businesses expect?
[March 12, 2008] With the Budget just hours away, we take a brief look at what the Chancellor may have in store for small business people.

Small business confidence in Government plummets
[March 11, 2008] A new poll suggests that over 90% of small business owners have lost confidence in the Government, ahead of Budget 2008 which is expected to distinctly unhelpful for small companies.

Temporary Workers Rights - new bill could spell trouble for small businesses
[February 28, 2008] The FPB has warned that extending the rights of full-time employees to temporary workers could make smaller businesses less competitive and lead to job losses.

Small business owners not impressed by Dragons' Den panelists
[February 21, 2008] Duncan Bannatyne and his fellow Dragons' Den panellists will no doubt be amused to hear that nearly 65% of small business owners say that they would turn their back on an offer from them as they don’t believe it represents good value for money

Small businesses have a "blinkered approach" to debt
[February 15, 2008] New research reveals that nearly a fifth of UK owner-managers have no idea how much money their business owes.

Ten million Brits would like to start their own business
[February 13, 2008] According to new research, over one third of workers have thought about leaving their jobs and starting up a new business. However, many are put off due to uncertainty and concerns over funding.

Business rates to go for 120,000 Scottish small businesses
[February 11, 2008] Some 120,000 small businesses based in Scotland will pay no business rates from April 2009. A further 30,000 businesses will enjoy rates reductions of 25% to 50%.

BBC seeking contestants for new series of 'The Restaurant'
[February 8, 2008] BBC2's 'The Restaurant' is seeking a new batch of contestants for the second series of the show. If your business dream is to run your own restaurant, the show could help turn your dreams into reality.

Has Government misled over record business startup claims?
[January 23, 2008] Contrary to Government claims, new research suggests that new businesses are struggling to grow under Gordon Brown’s leadership.

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