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30 Sep 2009
Home working offers flexibility
Home working can be rewarding for self-employed professionals, it has been suggested.
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30 Sep 2009
Q2 contraction less severe than first feared
The economy contracted less than previously thought during the second quarter of 2009, it has been reported.
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29 Sep 2009
Business plans key to company growth
Informed business plans are essential for small company growth, it has been suggested.
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29 Sep 2009
Effective management key to productivity
Small business owners must manage their employees effectively if they are to drive productivity, it has been claimed.
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29 Sep 2009
Study alludes to international trade challenges
Small companies trading abroad face a number of difficulties, a new study indicates.
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28 Sep 2009
Firms improving business understanding due to recession
A new study indicates that the recession has led many firms to re-evaluate their operations.
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28 Sep 2009
Search advertising growing in popularity
Businesses have increasingly turned to search advertising to promote their activities during the recession, it has been suggested
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28 Sep 2009
Innovative branding the key for small firms
Companies should attempt to be innovative in their branding as they bid to drive growth, according to one marketing expert.
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25 Sep 2009
Firms encouraged to hire skilled IT professionals
IT professionals have a vital role to play in companies of all sizes, according to e-skills UK.
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25 Sep 2009
Business support available for innovative graduates
University leavers with the entrepreneurial spirit may be able to benefit from a new government support scheme, it has been claimed.
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25 Sep 2009
Employers urged to seek compliance information online
Employers should seek compliance information from the many credible advisory services available over the internet where they have employment law queries, it has been suggested.
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25 Sep 2009
Christmas parties remain crucial for staff members
Businesses cannot afford to scrap the Christmas party this year if they want to avoid upsetting their staff members, a study suggests.
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24 Sep 2009
Internships help businesses access skills
Offering internships to young people can benefit growing businesses, it has been reported.
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24 Sep 2009
Caution is natural for small business owners
By nature small business owners tend to be more cautious than those of large corporations, it has been suggested.
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24 Sep 2009
Study points to drop in SME confidence
SME confidence has fallen despite positive reports over an improving economy, it has been reported.
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23 Sep 2009
IT culture in business promoting longer working hours
IT working culture resulting in people working longer hours, new study shows.
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23 Sep 2009
Caution urged over suspicious web links
Avoiding suspicious links when using the internet can help steer clear of malware, it has been claimed.
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23 Sep 2009
Business Link says recession encourages startups
The recession has encouraged many people to start a new business, according to one adviser.
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23 Sep 2009
Young people committed to small business dream
The recession is not dissuading young people from wanting to run a small company, it has been reported.
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22 Sep 2009
Adaptable IT essential for businesses
Expert claims adaptability is key for business IT solutions.