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• 20 Nov 2009 FPB reiterates call for small business tax cuts
  The chancellor should use his Pre-Budget Report to announce tax reduction measures for small businesses, it has been claimed.

• 19 Nov 2009 Small firms urged to hire payroll providers
  A survey of accountants has indicated that small business owners should consider hiring a payroll provider.

• 18 Nov 2009 Access to credit still a problem for small firms
  The British Chambers of Commerce has warned that small and medium-sized firms are still struggling to access credit.

• 16 Nov 2009 NI councils slowest to settle invoices
  Public authorities in Northern Ireland are failing to pay invoices in a timely manner, new research has indicated.

• 16 Nov 2009 FPB concerned about phoenix firms
  Ministers must recognise and address the issue of phoenix companies, it has been suggested.

• 13 Nov 2009 Card payments must be embraced by small firms
  Small firms can no longer afford to accept only cash or cheque payments, it has been claimed.

• 11 Nov 2009 Small firms still waiting for support from banks
  The banks still need to do more to offer affordable credit to small businesses, it has been claimed.

• 10 Nov 2009 Number of insolvencies rises during Q3
  A significant rise in insolvencies was recorded during the third quarter of the year, it has been reported.

• 09 Nov 2009 Pay freezes set to end in 2010
  Many employees could see their wages rise in 2010, or at least an improvement in the benefits being offered by their employer, it has been suggested.

• 06 Nov 2009 Card transaction costs affecting small firms
  Small companies should shop around to see if they can get a better deal from a credit card merchant services provider, it has been claimed.

• 02 Nov 2009 Small business taxation threatens to stifle economy
  The National Federation of Enterprise Agencies agrees that the government cannot afford to raise tax levels in the small business sector.

• 30 Oct 2009 Smart meters can help small firms reduce energy bills
  Small firms will be able to monitor their energy use using the new Google PowerMeter tool, it has been reported.

• 30 Oct 2009 Government urged to commit to small firm support
  The government must not sacrifice support for small businesses if it makes public spending cuts, it has been claimed.

• 30 Oct 2009 Firms reminded of online payroll duty
  Online payroll filing will be compulsory from 2010, small firms have been reminded.

• 29 Oct 2009 Government warned against raising small business taxes
  Raising small business taxes will simply cost the UK economy jobs and output, it has been claimed.

• 29 Oct 2009 FSB warns of Royal Mail strike costs
  The Royal Mail strikes could cost small businesses in terms of lost orders and damage to their reputations, it has been claimed.

• 23 Oct 2009 UK remains in recession despite growth hopes
  The Office for National Statistics has reported that the UK remains in recession following the third quarter of the year.

• 22 Oct 2009 FPB welcomes regional financial intermediary service
  A new regional financial intermediary service has been welcomed by the Forum of Private Business.

• 22 Oct 2009 Bosses urged to seek debt advice
  Company bosses should seek advice over potential debt problems as early as possible, it has been suggested.

• 15 Oct 2009 RBS and Natwest to offer credit support service
  The Royal Bank of Scotland and Natwest have launched a new support service for small businesses struggling to access credit.

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