Small & medium business

News Stories

  • Networking on the move

    LinkedIn is launching its tool for BlackBerrys to help those who work on the move, to network on the move too.

    31/03/2010

  • SMEs give thumbs down to last week’s Budget

    More than 90 per cent of UK small companies are unhappy over last week’s Budget, with many left feeling disappointed by the Chancellor’s proposals. 

    30/03/2010

  • ‘Piggybank recession’ saves entrepreneurs

    Personal savings have helped entrepreneurs survive the credit crunch, coining the phrase ‘piggybank recession’, new research reveals.

    30/03/2010

  • Time to Pay scheme isn’t the answer

    The Government’s extended Time to Pay scheme should not be relied on according to one accountancy firm.

    29/03/2010

  • Health Line goes national

    The new Health for Work advice line has been extended to help businesses throughout the UK manage the health and wellbeing of its staff.

    29/03/2010

  • More female angels needed

    More female angels are needed to help invest in UK entrepreneurs, according to experts behind a new initiative.

    26/03/2010

  • VAT is moving online

    From April 2010, if you have an annual VAT exclusive turnover of £100,000 or more, you will have to do your VAT returns online and pay any VAT due electronically.

    25/03/2010

  • What the 2010 Budget means for your business

    Earlier today the 2010 Budget was delivered from the Chancellor, Alistair Darling. Now, as the dust settles, we outline some of the key points that may affect your businesses.

    24/03/2010

  • Staff training helps workers feel valued

    UK staff feel more valued thanks to employment training rather than pay increases, research has found.

    23/03/2010

  • SMEs don’t believe Budget will affect them

    One fifth of small business owners believe that this week’s Budget will significantly affect their companies according to research by the Forum of Private Businesses (FPB).

    23/03/2010