July 2009 Small Business News Archive

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• 31 Jul 2009 Homeworking may help prevent swine flu absences
  Homeworking may help businesses limit their losses if swine flu causes a dramatic rise in staff absenteeism, it has been claimed.

• 31 Jul 2009 Small firms encouraged to pay apprentices more
  Increasing the wages paid to apprentices can both encourage retention and greater productivity, but also see high-quality candidates apply for roles, according to the Federation of Small Businesses.
  
  

• 30 Jul 2009 Small firms urged to form an IT growth strategy
  Firms that are unwilling to invest in their own IT infrastructure at present have difficult choices to make, it has been claimed.
  
  

• 30 Jul 2009 Aviva calls for continued health and safety focus from SMEs
  Health and safety issues must continue to be prioritised by small and medium-sized businesses, according to Aviva Risk Management Solutions.

• 29 Jul 2009 Small firms urged to use video content for marketing
  Video content can be used to successfully market goods and services, it has been suggested.

• 29 Jul 2009 Security vital for small businesses
  Companies must ensure they prioritise security considerations, according to one business commentator.

• 29 Jul 2009 Firms told to stay calm in times of crisis
  Calm and considered communication during times of crisis can reflect well on businesses and organisations, it has been suggested.

• 28 Jul 2009 SMEs can market effectively at trade shows
  Trade shows can provide excellent marketing opportunities for small businesses, it has been suggested.

• 28 Jul 2009 Banks urged to judge credit applications on own merits
  The Forum of Private Business says the banks must lend to individual small companies based upon their merits.

• 28 Jul 2009 FSB calls for swine flu help for small companies
  Government help is needed if the small business sector is to survive the swine flu pandemic unscathed, according to the Federation of Small Businesses.

• 28 Jul 2009 Small firms encouraged to establish online presence
  Company bosses have been reminded of the benefits of establishing a small business website.

• 27 Jul 2009 BBA reports rise in lending to small business sector
  An increase in lending to the small business sector was witnessed during June 2009, according to the British Bankers' Association.

• 27 Jul 2009 Landlines beneficial to small company images
  Small companies should always use a landline as their main contact number to present the most professional image possible, it has been suggested.

• 27 Jul 2009 Businesses instructed to reduce costs
  Companies need to reduce their expenditure to ensure they survive the recession, according to one estate agent.

• 27 Jul 2009 Firms urged to meet health and safety requirements
  Small firms have been warned to ensure they adhere to health and safety legislation after an accident saw a roofer fall to his death.

• 24 Jul 2009 FPB urges banks to support hospitality SMEs
  SMEs in the hospitality sector should not automatically be refused access to credit on the basis of this characteristic alone, it has been suggested.

• 24 Jul 2009 Small firms instructed to maintain survival focus
  Small businesses must continue to fight for their survival as the recession ensues, according to the Business Debtline.

• 24 Jul 2009 Firms urged to save by switching broadband provider
  Savings can be made by switching broadband providers, it has been suggested.

• 23 Jul 2009 Firms told to plan bank loan applications meticulously
  Small businesses have been urged to ensure they 'cover all the bases' when applying for a bank loan.

• 23 Jul 2009 Small firms urged to commit to business travel
  Business owners should continue to travel to meet with customers despite the ongoing recession, it has been suggested.

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