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• 24 Nov 2009 Government has involved small firms in 2012 delivery
  Small and medium-sized businesses have not been ignored in the bidding process for London 2012 contracts, it has been claimed.

• 23 Nov 2009 FSB calls for honest politics as general election approaches
  Small firms must feel the benefit of the government's proposed new laws, rather than be manipulated ahead of the general election, it has been claimed.

• 19 Nov 2009 Hiring apprentices can improve business popularity
  Employing apprentices can make businesses more popular with consumers, it has been reported.

• 18 Nov 2009 Business regulation freeze needed says FPB
  The Forum of Private Business has called on the government to hold off implementing any new business legislation until after the next election.

• 13 Nov 2009 Small firms lacking technology knowledge
  Many small firms do not understand newer technologies such as cloud computing, meaning they are missing out on their benefits, it has been claimed.

• 12 Nov 2009 Technology enabling home working
  The advent of new technology is enabling many professionals to work from home, according to ThinkGrid.

• 09 Nov 2009 Business leaders can limit employee stress problems
  Company bosses must ensure they communicate well with staff as they bid to limit the occurrence of mental health problems at work.

• 06 Nov 2009 FSB calls for resignation of Enterprise Tsar
  Lord Sugar should resign as Enterprise Tsar over comments made about small business owners, it has been claimed.

• 05 Nov 2009 Employee engagement 'key to reducing staff attrition'
  Firms must take steps to encourage employee retention as the global economy improves, it has been claimed.

• 04 Nov 2009 Companies reminded of employee stress dangers
  Company bosses and employees are being urged to look after their personal health on National Stress Awareness Day.

• 04 Nov 2009 Small firms require fast broadband connections
  The government must show greater commitment to high-speed broadband development, it has been claimed.

• 03 Nov 2009 Rise in customer confidence reported
  A further rise has been witnessed in consumer confidence, according to Nielsen and the British Retail Consortium.

• 29 Oct 2009 Businesses confused over hiring position
  The government needs to clarify where businesses stand in relation to work placements and apprenticeships, it has been claimed.

• 27 Oct 2009 Expert says customer service training is essential
  Firms must commit to customer service training investment, it has been claimed.

• 26 Oct 2009 Employers urged to spot signs of stress
  Employers and team managers should be seeking to identify employees who are suffering from stress, it has been claimed.

• 23 Oct 2009 Royal Mail warned over business loyalty
  Companies are likely to look for Post Office alternatives on the internet if the postal strikes continue, it has been claimed.

• 23 Oct 2009 Firms warned not to make silent calls
  Silent marketing calls can have the effect of damaging companies' reputations, it has been suggested.

• 20 Oct 2009 Volunteering helps build employee skills
  Individuals and the companies they work for can benefit from volunteering, it has been claimed.

• 19 Oct 2009 Faulty broadband not a national problem
  Faulty broadband is not a nationwide problem, small businesses have been reassured.

• 14 Oct 2009 Regular breaks crucial for employees
  Business owners and managers should ensure employees take regular breaks, as they bid to limit stress in the workplace.

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