December 2008 Small Business News Archive

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• 31 Dec 2008 Small firms could be missing out on IT benefits
  Small businesses need to make sure their IT systems allow them to work smarter, according to one expert.

• 31 Dec 2008 Training still important during downturn
  Small firms must invest in the skills of their workforce to help them succeed when the economy improves, according to one expert.

• 31 Dec 2008 Small firms vital to economy
  Small businesses must be supported in order to help them bring the UK out of recession, according to one expert.

• 30 Dec 2008 Business leaders call for minimum wage freeze
  The BCC is calling for the national minimum wage to remain static in 2009 to aid small businesses.

• 30 Dec 2008 Managers must manage their own stress
  One expert has claimed that managers must take control of their own stress levels in order to do their job effectively.

• 29 Dec 2008 Calls for action on energy charges
  Ofgem must ensure that energy suppliers reduce the amount they charge small businesses for gas and electricity, it has been claimed.

• 29 Dec 2008 Start-ups may benefit from business advice
  Business owners need an advice network to thrive during the downturn, it has been claimed.

• 29 Dec 2008 Economic recovery by 2010 predicts expert
  The UK economy is likely to show signs of a recovery in 2009, it has been predicted.

• 24 Dec 2008 New calls for energy efficiency among small firms
  Energy efficiency must be prioritised by small businesses over the festive period, it has been suggested.

• 24 Dec 2008 Newly-redundant urged to consider franchises
  Those who have recently lost their jobs may wish to consider investing their talents and resources in a new business franchise, it has been claimed.

• 23 Dec 2008 Cisco raises data security alarm
  Internet hackers are becoming increasingly intelligent in their approaches, it has been suggested.

• 23 Dec 2008 Calls for support for established firms
  A Midlands-based businessman has called for greater government support for established small businesses in the UK.

• 23 Dec 2008 Insurance firm embraces flexible working
  One leading businessman has been won over by a productivity-driven flexible working approach, it has been reported.

• 23 Dec 2008 Expert offers profile of a successful entrepreneur
  A leading academic has identified a number of key qualities usually associated with successful entrepreneurs.

• 23 Dec 2008 Good communication helps firm work together better
  Honesty and open communication channels can help generate trust between employers and their employees, it has been claimed.

• 23 Dec 2008 CIPD says pensions are less of a factor for jobseekers
  Small businesses may be able to compete more effectively for skilled employers in the future as the CIPD claims jobseekers are now less concerned about working for a company offering a lucrative pension scheme.

• 22 Dec 2008 Websites should generate excitement over brands
  Business websites should be used to attract customers to particular brands, it has been claimed.

• 22 Dec 2008 Sales staff hold the key to business growth
  Businesses seeking to grow must ensure they hire suitably skilled sales staff, it has been claimed.

• 22 Dec 2008 Firms urged to sustain investments in marketing
  Small businesses should continue to invest in advertising, despite the economic downturn, it has been claimed.

• 22 Dec 2008 Firms concerned about directive opt-out
  UK firms are concerned that enforcement of the EU's maximum working week rule will impact upon profit and customer service levels.

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