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UK Working Nation finds over 50s are happiest workers

Over 65s are the happiest to still be working, while 30-45s more prone to mid-life employment crisis.

Northerners make more successful entrepreneurs than Southerners

North-South divide is alive and well among UK entrepreneurs according to research.

Company Liquidation Statistics - Q1 2008

Company insolvencies rise during Q1 2008.

Always on SMEs win new business

Blackberry survey reveals half UK small business owners have won business thanks to mobile communication.

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.

Small business server back-up threat

Back-up tapes stored in offices a big threat to security for small business.

FootFall Index Shows Shoppers Staying Home

More British shoppers stay at home in February as footfall feels the credit crunch

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.

Homeworkers Struggle To Find Balance

Work and family time out of kilter for British home-based businesses.

Current Inflation Rate - On The Rise 01/08

Petrol prices push inflation higher during January 2008.

SMEs See No Net Gain

Nearly of half of UK small businesses say internet has added complexity to their business.

Recession, what recession? - Company Insolvencies Decrease

Credit crunch yet to have an impact on company insolvencies.

Small Retailers Report Mixed Christmas Sales

Mixed fortunes for small to medium sized retailers as half do better and half do worse in final quarter of 2007.

Retail Sales Growth Slowdown

Does retail sales slowdown presage recession in 2008?

Second Hand Car Salesmen Top Complaints Chart

Government body reveals consumers complained most about independent used car salesmen.

UK Trade Deficit Narrows - October 07

Overall trend in UK trade deficit flat, as October figures narrow.

Women Changing The Face Of British Business

Experian Female Directors Report 2007 reveal women breakthrough on British boardrooms.

No Respite From Late Payment Woes For SMEs

SERT highlights late payment, but also find increased employment and sales during Q3.

Small Businesses Burning Money On Energy Bills

Wide range of tariffs for gas and electricity lead to raw deal for business customers.

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SmallBizPod #72 - Michael Gerber podcast - dreaming big with the E-Myth author

SmallBizPod #72 - Michael Gerber podcast - dreaming big with the E-Myth author

A podcast interview with Michael Gerber, author of the E-Myth series of books, on dreaming big, awakening the entrepreneur within, business systems and imagination.

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SmallBizPod #55 - Saturday 29 September 2007

SmallBizPod #55 - Saturday 29 September 2007

Jon Smith, CEO of First Artist Corporation on rapid response, growth by acquisition, listing on AIM and the business of premiership football.

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SmallBizPod #65 - David Wei, CEO of Alibaba.com

SmallBizPod #65 - David Wei, CEO of Alibaba.com

Interview with David Wei, ceo of Alibaba.com, the global online marketplace for SMEs, which in 2007 achieved the most successful stock market flotation since Google.

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SmallBizPod #45 - Monday 30 April 2007

SmallBizPod #45 - Monday 30 April 2007

Gita Patel, founder of Stargate Capital and creator of the Trapezia Fund, talks about venture capital funding and female entrepreneurship.

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