March 2009 Small Business News Archive

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• 31 Mar 2009 Small firms urged to use free government advice
  Free advice represents a better option for small businesses than paying for consultants, it has been suggested.

• 31 Mar 2009 FSB says Chancellor must get Budget right
  The Federation of Small Businesses says the upcoming Budget is set to be the most crucial in many years.

• 30 Mar 2009 Small firms seeking advice on costs
  More small businesses are seeking advice on how to cut costs, according to Business Link.

• 30 Mar 2009 Expert says female start-ups are a viable option
  More women have the capacity to start their own business than ever before, it has been suggested.

• 27 Mar 2009 Caution urged over mobile security
  There are potential security dangers with mobile applications, it has been suggested, but manufacturers and services providers continue to work to mitigate the risks.

• 27 Mar 2009 Flexible working commitment needed during recession
  Firms must remain committed to flexible working as the economic downturn continues, it has been claimed.

• 27 Mar 2009 Study suggests banks are still not supporting small firms
  Small businesses still believe they lack sufficient support from the banks as the recession ensues.

• 26 Mar 2009 Firms to market via new technology
  Small businesses are increasingly likely to use mobile internet devices and social networking websites for marketing purposes in the future, it has been claimed.

• 26 Mar 2009 Women appearing keen to start businesses
  New figures published by Barclays indicate that women in particular are increasingly willing to found new businesses despite the economic downturn.

• 26 Mar 2009 New businesses continuing to emerge
  The number of new start-ups in the UK has remained steady despite the economic downturn, new research has indicated.

• 25 Mar 2009 Online tax returns to receive bonus
  A £75 bonus is available for small business owners who file their Employer Annual Returns over the internet.

• 25 Mar 2009 Firms using social media for marketing
  Businesses are increasingly using social media outlets for marketing purposes, a new study has indicated.

• 25 Mar 2009 Responsible computing needed to mitigate hacker risk
  Computer users must act responsibly if they wish to avoid the attentions of hackers, it has been suggested.

• 25 Mar 2009 Firms urged to assess ways of working
  Small businesses need to change the way they work to maximise the potential of their staff, it has been suggested.

• 25 Mar 2009 Women need technology role models
  More female role models are needed to encourage women to work in the technology sector, it has been suggested.

• 24 Mar 2009 Small businesses not using websites properly, study shows
  New research highlights that small businesses are not using their websites in the best possible way to maximise sales.

• 24 Mar 2009 FSB pledges continued support for small firms
  The FSB pledged continued support for small enterprises in the face of the recession at its recent annual conference.

• 24 Mar 2009 Chip and pin aiding fight against fraud
  Chip and pin technology has helped reduce the level of card fraud in the UK, it has been claimed.

• 24 Mar 2009 CIOT highlights tax appeals changes
  Small business owners have been reminded of changes to the tax appeals system set to come into force next week.

• 24 Mar 2009 Four in ten workers wasted in roles
  Four in ten workers in the UK possess extra skills which their current role does not utilise, a new study has found.

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