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Late payment ripple effect hits half UK firms

Late Payment ripple effectThe ripple effect of late payments could be costing British businesses as much as £2 billion a year according to research released today which shows that for 1.35 million firms, one late payment instantly affects their suppliers.

By News Desk 3rd July 2009 at 13:45 | Read more ...

Small business and start-ups awards roundup

Awards for startups and small businessesThe second half of 2009 looks set to be packed with awards to celebrate the success of startups and small businesses.

Here’s a quick round up of a few you might want to think about entering or voting in.

By News Desk 30th June 2009 at 17:37 | Read more ...

MySpace to axe international staff in restructuring

MySpace axes international staffAccording to reports from Techcrunch this morning, the huge restructuring at MySpace will continue outside the US with up to 300 staff being axed and four or more offices closing before the end of the year.

By News Desk 23rd June 2009 at 11:23 | Read more ...

Home Enterprise Week & Home Enterprise Day announced

Home Enterprise Day for kitchen table startupsThe growing trend in kitchen table entrepreneurs and homeworkers means the sector is rightly getting lots of attention.  So it’s good to see the recent launch of two events for home-based small businesses, Home Enterprise Week and Home Enterprise Day.

By News Desk 19th June 2009 at 9:44 | Read more ...

British businesses flushing £10 million down the pan

Envirowise Rippleffect initiativeUK businesses are missing out on annual cost savings of £10 million because they’re not taking simple steps to ensure they are using water efficiently, according to a survey released by Envirowise.

By News Desk 17th June 2009 at 12:16 | Read more ...

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