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Tips to be cut from Minimum Wage calculations

Gratuities to be banned from inclusion in minimum wage calculations.

Business support ‘complex’ and ‘out of control’ say Tories

Conservative Party Small Business Task Force sets out its vision for UK small business support.

FSB launches manifesto ahead of local elections

FSB manifesto call on local authorities to take not of small business needs ahead of local elections.

Companies Act changes - 6 April 2008

Private firms urged to prepare for new Companies Act legislation.

Budget 2008 - a small business budget?

SmallBizPod Podcast covers impact on UK SMEs of Budget 2008.

New Minimum Wage Rate Approved

Below inflation Naitonal Mnimum Wage increase announced.

Retailers’ Relief At Consumer Protection Delay

Retailers given more time to comply with Consumer Protection and Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.

Small Businesses Concerned By Immigration Act

FSB says small business owners are not immigration officers.

Stop Fuel Duty Fiasco Says Small Business Group

FSB calls for government to reconsider 2p fuel duty increase.

Women’s Enterprise Task Force Contract Launch

Corporate contracts key to new initiative from government task force for female entrepreneurs.

CGT Changes Hit Employee Shareholders

Tax hike for employee shareholders from 8 April 2008.

CGT Entrepreneurs’ Relief Not Enough To Restore Trust

Lukewarm welcome for CGT changes from small business groups.

Red Tape Cuts Save £800 Million A Year

Government claims red tape cuts on course to save business and third sector some £3.5 billion by 2010.

Businesses Could Lose Out On R&D Tax Credits

Careless businesses could lose out on R&D tax credits.

R&D Expenditure Up By 7% in 2006

R&D expenditure on the rise in real and cash terms.

Capital Gains Tax Share Scheme Criticism

Employee share schemes threatened by changes to CGT.

Ubiquitous Broadband Means Business

UK broadband internet connections reach 9 out of 10.

Money Laundering Regs - One Month To Go

Money Laundering Regulations deadline looms.

EU Standardises SME Support

EU launches campaign to improve standards of support and training to Europe’s small businesses.

Small Businesses Seek More Support

State of the Small Business Nation survey says 74% of small business owners want government to ‘do more’.

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SmallBizPod #54 - Monday 17 September 2007

SmallBizPod #54 - Monday 17 September 2007

Serial entrepreneur and author, Robert Craven, provides very practical small business advice on marketing and making your business stand out.

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SmallBizPod #46 - Friday 11 May 2007

SmallBizPod #46 - Friday 11 May 2007

Live from the Business Startup Show including interviews with Lord Bilimoria of Cobra Beer and Michelle Dewberry, young entrepreneur & winner of The Apprentice.

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SmallBizPod #50 - 26 June 2007

SmallBizPod #50 - 26 June 2007

Martin Webb, serial entrepreneur and host of Channel 4's 'Risking It All' on business failure & success.

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SmallBizPod #68 - Rachel Elnaugh Interview

SmallBizPod #68 - Rachel Elnaugh Interview

A podcast interview with celebrity entrepreneur, Rachel Elnaugh, on business failure and success, attraction, the entrepreneurial sex-drive, women in business and the well-being sector.

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