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Fuel price hikes dampen spending for SMEs

Prices at the pumps lead to cost cutting by UK small businesses.

Startups site bans bad news

Negative media coverage of recession could lead discourage new business launches says site for startups.

Three million UK workers fear for their jobs

Workers fearful about jobs as TUC urges people to keep economy in perspective.

Current Inflation Rate - CPI record leap in July 08

CPI at 4.4% - the biggest single jump in Consumer Price Index since records began.

Simplistic credit crunch tips from ACCA

Basic list of late payment tips for small businesses facing credit squeeze.

Big business screwing small business on late payment

Alliance Boots named and shamed as small businesses fall victim to corporate late payments.

Business inflation hits UK SMEs hard

Cost inflation makes life tough for UK small businesses.

Company Liquidation Statistics - Q1 2008

Company insolvencies rise during Q1 2008.

Mixed messages on the high street

Latest data shows more shoppers hit the streets in April although retail performance is polarised.

NFEA highlights Credit Crunch Week

NFEA credit crunch week aims to support small businesses in face of economic downturn.

Business failure up as credit crunch bites

Latest figures show business failure rate up amid fears that the credit crunch really is beginning to bite.

Credit Crunch Advice For Small Businesses

New set of tools designed to give SMEs advice on how to manage credit effectively in recession.

Current inflation rate - Feb 08

CPI annual inflation on the rise as utility bills exert upwards price pressure.

Budget 2008 - a small business budget?

SmallBizPod Podcast covers impact on UK SMEs of Budget 2008.

Budget 2008 - make it a budget for business

CBI and FSB call on Chancellor for a business friendly Budget in 2008.

New Minimum Wage Rate Approved

Below inflation Naitonal Mnimum Wage increase announced.

UK Manufacturers Benefit From Weak Pound

Sterling weakness against Euro benefiting UK exporters in key markets.

Retail Sales Growth Steady

Steady growth for retail sales despite recession fears.

Current Inflation Rate - On The Rise 01/08

Petrol prices push inflation higher during January 2008.

Recession, what recession? - Company Insolvencies Decrease

Credit crunch yet to have an impact on company insolvencies.

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Does Vista Matter To Small Business?

Does Vista Matter To Small Business?

Does Vista matter to SMEs? Reports from the London launch event and a podcast recording of Bill Gates.

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SmallBizPod #48 - Monday 11 June 2007

SmallBizPod #48 - Monday 11 June 2007

Ben Casnocha, young entrepreneur, author and chairman of Comcate, on age & entrepreneurship, Silicon Valley & randomness in business.

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SmallBizPod #24 - Saturday 4 March 2006

SmallBizPod #24 - Saturday 4 March 2006

Advice on how to recruit, motivate and manage staff and employment legislation. Includes a conversation with Julia Scott, founder of award-winning call centre, Base Connections, on her innovative approach to managing people.

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SmallBizPod 2.0

SmallBizPod 2.0

Announcement re SmallBizPod's redesigned website.

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