February 2009 Small Business News Archive

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• 27 Feb 2009 Study hints at security complacency among small firms
  A Visa study has indicated that many businesses believe they are too small to attract the interest of criminals.

• 27 Feb 2009 Web content must be accessible
  Businesses must pay close attention to the content they place on their websites and make it accessible to readers, it has been suggested.

• 27 Feb 2009 Business security must be tightened
  Too many firms are failing to take basic information security precautions, according to one expert.

• 27 Feb 2009 Employers urged to tackle workplace stress
  Business owners should be aware of the difficulties caused by employee stress and be prepared to take action to combat it, it has been claimed.

• 27 Feb 2009 Experts predict further interest rate fall
  A new poll indicates that most financial experts expect another interest rate reduction next week, although there is some debate over whether other strategies may be adopted to stimulate the economy.

• 26 Feb 2009 MPs back business rate relief bill
  Peter Luff MP's private members bill for automatic business rate relief has gained support from more than 100 members of parliament.

• 26 Feb 2009 FSB says Post Office must be preserved
  The Federation of Small Businesses has called on the government to spare the Post Office from further closures, as it plans to privatise part of the Royal Mail.

• 26 Feb 2009 Employers urged to raise morale levels
  A number of small gestures on the part of an employer can encourage higher levels of employee morale, it has been suggested.

• 26 Feb 2009 Consumers open to email marketing
  Consumers are happy to receive well-targeted email marketing information, new research has suggested.
  
  

• 25 Feb 2009 Expert says marketing efficiency is crucial
  It is vital for small firms to operate their marketing campaigns as efficiently as possible, according to one marketing manager.

• 25 Feb 2009 IT security training vital for small firms
  Small firms must ensure all employees are provided with adequate training on IT security issues, according to Get Safe Online.

• 25 Feb 2009 Firms urged to avoid advertising pitfalls
  Small business owners must ensure they maximise the potential value of advertising materials, it has been suggested.

• 25 Feb 2009 HMRC launches video start-up guides
  A new series of video tutorials for start-up owners has been launched by HM Revenue & Customs.

• 24 Feb 2009 Council warns of home working scams
  Knowsley Council has warned would-be entrepreneurs to be on their guard against two home working scams.

• 24 Feb 2009 Web facilitating special offer marketing
  Companies are increasingly using the internet to market special discount offers to consumers, according to the Forum of Private Business.

• 24 Feb 2009 FSB says Enterprise Finance Guarantee needs publicising
  The Federation of Small Businesses has called for greater publicity over the government's Enterprise Finance Guarantee.

• 23 Feb 2009 Business partnerships key to small firms
  Small business owners must endeavour to form effective business partnerships, it has been suggested.

• 23 Feb 2009 Firms urged to pursue sales opportunities
  Commitment to the pursuit of new sales opportunities can be the difference between business success and failure, it has been suggested.

• 23 Feb 2009 LSE calls for Venture Capital Trust regime change
  Changes must be made to the current Venture Capital Trust (VCT) regime to enable smaller businesses to gain access to investment, the London Stock Exchange says.

• 23 Feb 2009 FSB to debate economy at conference
  The Federation of Small Businesses will discuss a range of options including lobbying for a fully nationalised bank when it holds its annual conference next month.

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