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FSB: Give small businesses voice in Whitehall
A separate government body to defend the interests of small businesses should be created at the heart of Whitehall, says the Federation of Small Businesses.
SMEs warned of tax waste
Small businesses will waste £7.15 billion in unnecessary payments to the taxman this year, research finds.
‘Identity crisis’ for apprentices
Business owners are concerned that shorter apprenticeship schemes do not provide the same value as longer courses, the Forum of Private Business warns.
SMEs oblivious to social media pitfalls
Almost half of business managers are unaware that they carry legal liability for their social media content, research finds.
Consumer confidence sustained in February
Consumer confidence has remained at the highest level since June last year, a study finds.
Latest questions answered
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Chris Barling, CEO of Actinic, provides advice on how to increase online sales by using customer feedback effectively.
Winning the late payment fight
Ben Lobel 21/02/2012
Small businesses should remember that they have the power to keep control of late payment. (1 comments) Have your say »
A promising venture
Small Business Finance 06/02/2012
Rory Earley, CEO of Capital for Enterprise, explores how small businesses should approach venture capital. Have your say »
Make or break
Guest Blogger 23/02/2012
Britain's education system must encourage interest in engineering and manufacturing for a stronger future economy, argues Sara Williams, founder of Vitesse Media plc. Have your say »
