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19 Nov 2009
Dedicated servers may help small firms with IT
Dedicated servers are a great option for small firms seeking a high level of IT support.
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17 Nov 2009
Experimenting may help business growth
Small firms should be prepared to try a number of strategies in order to drive growth in a difficult market, it has been claimed.
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17 Nov 2009
Past successes can help raise business confidence
Company owners should look to their previous successes and those of their rivals as they bid to increase confidence levels, it has been claimed.
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13 Nov 2009
Firms urged to adopt business telephone systems
Small firms should consider investing in a 0845 telephone number in order to increase the number of customer enquiries they receive, it has been claimed.
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11 Nov 2009
Many companies thriving in tough conditions
Many small firms have continued to thrive during the recession, according to the Forum of Private Busines.
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10 Nov 2009
Conditions easing in UK jobs market
Redundancies are easing in the UK despite the health of the jobs market remaining weak overall.
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09 Nov 2009
Adaptability aiding small firms in recession battle
The agile and flexible nature of small firms is helping them to weather the effects of recession, it has been reported.
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06 Nov 2009
Suggested business confidence rise welcomed
Rising confidence levels among small and medium-sized manufacturers have been welcomed.
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05 Nov 2009
SMEs looking to hire this winter
Many small businesses are looking to hire new employees as the Christmas period approaches, it has been reported.
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05 Nov 2009
Good value still attracts consumer spending
Businesses must, more than ever, demonstrate the value of goods and services to consumers, it has been suggested.
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02 Nov 2009
Confidence rising among smaller manufacturing firms
Most small and medium-sized manufacturing firms are positive about their prospects for the next quarter, it has been reported.
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02 Nov 2009
Expert says support needed for IT business growth
Extra support is needed for small technology firms to encourage their growth and development, it has been claimed.
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30 Oct 2009
Mixed views over possible minimum wage rise
The Trades Union Congress' call for an increase to the minimum wage has been met with a mixed reaction.
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29 Oct 2009
IT expert says Microsoft domination will continue
Microsoft will continue to dominate the operating systems market for years to come, it has been claimed.
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28 Oct 2009
US small businesses looking to rehire
Many small businesses in the US are now looking to rehire, in a trend which could be reflected in the UK.
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26 Oct 2009
Study suggests technology helping firms survive
Small firms which have embraced technology are suffering less as a result of the recession, a new study indicates.
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15 Oct 2009
BCC scheme to encourage SME innovation
Business Growth Clubs are to encourage SME expansion in the UK, it has been announced.
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12 Oct 2009
Small firms reduce IT costs with SaaS
Software-as-a-Service can help small companies reduce their IT expenditure, it has been claimed.
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09 Oct 2009
Companies aware of customer service expectations
Small retailers are very much aware of their customer service responsibilities, according to the British Retail Consortium.
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08 Oct 2009
SME manufacturing firms in recovery
SMEs are leading a revival in the UK manufacturing sector, it has been claimed.