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Service sector profits in decline

Small businesses in the services sector have seen profitability fall unexpectedly, according to the latest research by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

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02/09/10 17:01

Awards open to social entrepreneurs

Social entrepreneurs have the chance to win funding and support to develop their ventures through an award scheme run by UnLtd, the Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs.

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01/09/10 12:17

Business group predicts decline in GDP growth

UK gross domestic product (GDP) will grow to 2.2% in 2011 but will decline in the medium-term, the British Chamber of Commerce has predicted.

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31/08/10 12:22

AIM CEOs see 5.7% pay rise

Rise in salaries of AIM directors makes up for lower bonuses, according to the IDS.

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31/08/10 11:55

Green businesses urged to apply for environmental awards

The Environment Agency has called for companies with a high level of environmental performance to enter its new Environmental Pioneer Awards.

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27/08/10 16:20

European businesses optimistic about growth

Four out of five European businesses have predicted healthy growth over the coming year a new study has revealed.

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27/08/10 16:03

Luxury goods and services prove profitable

Sales of luxury goods and services have largely escaped the economic downturn, a new report has found.

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26/08/10 14:36

Workplace parking levy could threaten small businesses

Small businesses could be hit by council plans to introduce a new workplace parking levy (WPL).

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25/08/10 15:55

Website publisher secures substantial investment

Moonfruit.com has secured $2.25m investment from investors Stephens to fuel international growth.

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25/08/10 09:33

Online traders showing strong performances

The number of small businesses trading online with a turnover of £1m has doubled over the last year, e-commerce site eBay has revealed.

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Meet the eBay millionaires

Trading online has been the route to entrepreneurial success for many. We take a look at how three businesspeople have used eBay to great effect.

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Cashflow problems for small businesses

Over one third of small and medium sized businesses have recently suffered cashflow problems, according to new research by IGF.

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Lending to UK businesses continues to fall

Credit conditions remain tight for smaller firms

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20/08/10 11:47

Lost in translation

Ian Mills on the business lessons to be learned from Fabio Capello’s communication failures

By Ian Mills in blog
17/08/10 12:32

Small businesses need government help to go green

Small and medium sized businesses need financial help to hit tough UK carbon emission reduction targets, a new report suggests.

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Businesses to face pension reform costs

Small and medium sized businesses will be hit the hardest by pension reforms, business group have claimed.

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Businesses set to be hit by green taxes

A new mandatory scheme by the Government to introduce ‘green tax’ could leave thousands of businesses liable for significant charges and fines.

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Small businesses optimistic about growth

Small and medium sized businesses are forecasting growth this year, new research has found

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S&A Foods: Perween Warsi

S&A Foods today turns over £75m, but started in its founder's kitchen. She explains how she did it

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Banks join forces to lend to businesses

The British Banking Association has announced plans to form a new taskforce in a bid to stimulate lending to UK businesses.

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