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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Budget 2012: Entrepreneurs reaction
With The Chancellor describing himself as a ‘Champion for British business’ we ask some of the countries leading entrepreneurs if they agree with him when he said that Budget 2012 would help us ‘earn our place in the world’
The Budget 2012: Business reaction
As George Osborn delivered his third budget he claimed to be the Champion for British business saying that this budget would enable the country to earn its way in the world. We talk to some of the UKs leading support organisations and see if they agree with The Chancellor
The Budget 2012: How it affects business
The Chancellor has announced his third budget. One which he announced would be good for British business and allow the Uk to ‘earn its way in the world.’
EU Commission approves two UK schemes easing SMEs access to credit
The European Commission has approved a UK measure, which aims at reducing the cost of finance for SMEs, until 30 June 2012.
Government approves new £6.19 Minimum Wage Rate
The Government has today accepted the independent Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) recommendations for this year’s National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates.
The Apprentice 2012 line-up unveiled
Whilst it only seems like a few weeks ago that Tom Pellereau won the last series, after pitching a business aiming to reduce the financial and personal costs of employee back pain through specialist chairs, Lord Sugar has unveiled this year’s 16 candidates
Lord Sugar says banks unfairly attacked for lending
Lord Sugar has defended banks from criticism that they are not doing enough to support and lend to SMEs and entrepreneurs.
Business Minister announces 15,000 business mentors milestone
Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk has announced key milestones in mentoring support for entrepreneurs as the first Global Entrepreneurship Congress to be held in Europe gets underway.
Minister leads call to change late payment culture
Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk is today leading a call for businesses to work together and develop practical solutions in creating better cashflow management systems and changing the culture of late payments.
Green Investment Bank to be based in Edinburgh and London
The Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced that the first ever UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) will be based in Edinburgh and London.
Lord Sugar & TV Dragons are damaging the future of UK entrepreneurs
“Dragons’ Den and The Apprentice are giving a whole generation of entrepreneurs the wrong impression of what entrepreneurialism is about – it’s X Factoring entrepreneurialism.” so says Peoplefund.it’s MD Nick Underhill
Flexibility and financial independence drive female entrepreneurs
Women setting up their own businesses in the UK do it for financial independence and to have more control over home and working life, according to new research
National Business Awards 2012 launched
Now entering their 11th year, the National Business Awards are open for entry to any organisation that has achieved exceptional performance over the last year
ICAEW urges Chancellor to use Budget to encourage business investment
In a letter to the Chancellor ahead of this month’s Budget, ICAEW has asked for incentives that will encourage businesses to invest and help rebuild business confidence, essential to sustaining and accelerating the UK’s recovery from a year of slow growth.
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