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04 Dec 2009
Business productivity improves through cloud computing
Cloud computing can help firms increase productivity, it has been suggested.
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04 Dec 2009
Technology helps improve customer service levels
Adopting modern technology can help firms improve their service levels, it has been reported.
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04 Dec 2009
FPB warning over health and safety regulatory burden
UK firms are exposed to too much health and safety regulation, it has been claimed, but misunderstanding of the rules also continues to cause problems.
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04 Dec 2009
Post Office set to offer additional financial services
The Post Office could be set to offer a new range of financial services, it has been suggested.
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03 Dec 2009
Innovative approaches helping firms survive
Small businesses have adopted creative strategies in a bid to survive the downturn, according to a new study.
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03 Dec 2009
Career breaks can aid professional development
Career breaks can offer benefits to employers as well as employees, it has been claimed.
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03 Dec 2009
Expert calls for further mobile broadband development
Mobile broadband technology must continue to develop if its full potential is to be achieved, according to Broadband Genie.
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03 Dec 2009
Business births and deaths fell in 2008
Fewer business births were witnessed in 2008 than in the previous year, but the number of company deaths also fell, it has been reported.
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02 Dec 2009
Small firms urged to establish websites
A website, or some other form of online presence, is a must for all businesses, it has been claimed.
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02 Dec 2009
NatWest and RBS launch SME Charter
A new small business charter has been launched by NatWest and RBS.
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02 Dec 2009
Home working a definite option for small firms
Home working can be an excellent option for new entrepreneurs, it has been suggested.
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01 Dec 2009
IMRG predicts early online shopping rush
Online retailers have been urged to brace themselves for an early Christmas shopping rush.
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01 Dec 2009
Overtime a victim of the recession
Many employers are moving away form "overtime culture" as a result of the recession, it has been suggested.
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01 Dec 2009
Small firms wrong to dismiss social media
Many small businesses are failing to capitalise on the benefits of social media, it has been claimed.
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30 Nov 2009
Data security key to brand reputation
Firms must ensure they make data security a priority if they wish to avoid damaging their brand reputation, it has been suggested.
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30 Nov 2009
Entrepreneurs urged to start small
Entrepreneurs must "start small" but be prepared to act quickly to grow their firms, it has been suggested.
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30 Nov 2009
Small firms differing on green issues
Small businesses are adopting a range of stances over environmental policies in light of the recession, the Forum of Private Business has claimed.
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30 Nov 2009
Reward incentives may encourage employee retention
Firms may be able to reduce staff attrition by offering performance rewards to employees, it has been claimed.
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27 Nov 2009
FPB claims employment law is a chore for small business owners
Employment law and red tape are a big cause of stress for small business owners.
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27 Nov 2009
2009 to be a bumper Christmas for online retailers
Online shopping will see a boom over the festive season, it has been claimed.