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Small Firms Predict 2015 Growth
Almost two thirds of small businesses are predicting business growth in 2015, according to a survey by the Federation of…
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Index of production
Released: 26 November 2014 – Download PDF Contents Key points Key Information Economic background GDP impact and components Component analysis Background notes Statistical…
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Small Firms Suffer From Poor Payment Practices
Almost 1 in 5 small businesses have suffered from poor payment practices during the past 2 years, research by the…
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Is it easy to be green?
Van users should not shy away from sustainability challenges, according to The Fuelcard People. Steve Clarke, group marketing manager, said: “We…
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Autumn Statement 2014: Expectations
The Chancellor George Osborne will deliver the final Autumn Statement of this parliament early this afternoon. We look at what…
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SME Manufacturers Plan Investment
Almost three quarters of SME manufacturers are planning to invest in technology, premises or machinery in the next 6 months,…
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Employees Reluctant To Ask About Flexible Working
More than a third of employees are hesitant to ask their employers about flexible working options, a YouGov survey commissioned…
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Employers Urged To Combat Skills Shortage
Employers should take the lead in tackling workplace skills shortages, according to a report from the UK Commission for Employment…
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Gender Pay Gap At Record Low
The average pay gap between men and women has shrunk to its lowest figure since comparative records began in 1997,…
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SMEs Confident About Growth Prospects
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are predicting strong growth in turnover during the next 5 years, according to a survey…
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Small Firms Lack Savings Accounts
Less than a third of small and micro-sized businesses put money into a business savings account, research by Aldermore has…
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Employers Generous With Auto-Enrolment Contributions
Employers are contributing more to employee pension pots than is legally required under auto-enrolment, research by the Chartered Institute of…
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Small Firms Fuel Economic Growth
More than a third of economic growth in 2013 was created by fast growing small firms, a report by Octopus…
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The Buyer’s Guide to Luxury Vinyl Flooring – Selby carpets
Luxury vinyl flooring is a highly versatile, hard-wearing floor covering, which makes it ideal for fitting in commercial premises. Not…
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EU Regulation Cuts Benefit SMEs
British businesses have saved more than £200 million during the first year of a government campaign to reduce EU regulations,…
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Recofloor announces joint winners of its recycled vinyl flooring product Design Competition
Ideas for an extendable compost bin and a modular roof tile with pre-drilled nail holes share the top £1,000 prize…
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Small Firms Lack Employers Liability Insurance
More than half of small businesses do not have employers’ liability cover, a survey by AXA Business Insurance has found.…
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Tribunal Says Holiday Pay Should Include Overtime
Thousands of businesses are facing additional costs after a tribunal ruled that overtime should be included in holiday pay calculations.…
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Employment Costs For Small Firms Revealed
Small businesses pay an average of £35,500 to hire their first employee, according to research by the Centre for Economic…
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Committee To Examine Prompt Payment Code
Businesses and the public sector will lead a new advisory board designed to strengthen the Prompt Payment Code (PPC), the…
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Wise words at the Flooring Show from Designer Contracts
Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor offered its expert carpet recycling knowledge at a seminar held at this year’s…
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SMEs Warned About Cyber Threats
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) should do more to protect themselves against online fraud and IT security risks, a panel…
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Small Firms Want Auto-Enrolment Delay
More than 9 out of 10 employers who have not yet started automatically enrolling employees into a workplace pension would…
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Small Firms Want Auto-Enrolment Delay
More than 9 out of 10 employers who have not yet started automatically enrolling employees into a workplace pension would…
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SME Owners Not Identifying As Entrepreneurs
Small business owners are unlikely to consider themselves entrepreneurs, research by AXA has found. Less than half of individuals questioned…
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