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2007-2008

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

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

Investment fund aims to boost renewable sector

Triodos Bank announces new share issue to raise £8.5 million for renewable energy investment.

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.

PAYE deadline looms for employers

HMRC urges employers to beat May PAYE deadline

Mixed messages on the high street

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

Small business groups react angrily to supermarket report

Competition Commission measures against supermarkets not enough to quell small retailer criticism.

NFEA highlights Credit Crunch Week

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

Calling Britain’s inspiring female entrepreneurs

House of Commons launch for NatWest Everywoman awards.

BT turns British businesses into wifi mesh

BT opens up WiFi internet access for UK businesses.

Greenbank Scoops Queen’s Award for Innovation

Derbyshire-based green tech company scoops Queen’s Award for innovation

Dell announces small business excellence award

UK Small Business Excellence Award aims to recognise technological innovation.

FSB launches manifesto ahead of local elections

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

Find out about the funding game

Free seminar aims to help your startup understand the rules of the funding game.

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.

Last Call For Prowess Awards 2008

Get your nominations in fast for this year’s Prowess Awards recognising women in business and those that support them.

Companies Act changes - 6 April 2008

Private firms urged to prepare for new Companies Act legislation.

Credit Crunch Advice For Small Businesses

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

HR key to successful M&A?

HR management of employee integration in cross-border mergers is vital according to CIPD research.

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SmallBizPod #38 - Thursday 25 January 2007

SmallBizPod #38 - Thursday 25 January 2007

Bill Taylor and Polly LaBarre authors of Mavericks at Work and founders of Fast Company magazine, talk about innovation and open source.

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SmallBizPod #18 - Monday 5 December

SmallBizPod #18 - Monday 5 December

Heather Gorringe founder of organic gardening company, Wiggly Wigglers, on small business competitions, business in the community, farm diversification and small business podcasting.

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SmallBizPod #32 - Friday 22 September

SmallBizPod #32 - Friday 22 September

Andy Egan, CEO of the Felix Group, talks about his entrepreneurial journey and taking his business to a listing on AIM. [Please note Andy Egan stepped down as CEO of Felix Group in December 2007]

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SmallBizPod #21 - Friday 20 January 2006

SmallBizPod #21 - Friday 20 January 2006

Guy Kawasaki of Garage Technology Ventures talks about his time as an original Apple evangelist, business mantras, the relationship between VCs and entrepreneurs and simplicity in business.

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