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RECENT SME NEWS
Pre-Budget Report 2009 – small business reaction & impact
In his final Pre-Budget Report before the election, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling offers some benefits to help SMEs, but the overall package is short of what most small business groups wanted. Here are the key facts, feedback and opinion.
Christmas cheer for high street retailers?
Sales on the high street have grown at their fastest rate for two years according to the latest Distributive Trades Survey from the Confederation of British Industries (CBI). The survey showed 40% of retailers had seen sales volumes rise in the year to November.
E-Myth legend Michael Gerber in London
Not so long ago, SmallBizPod interviewed Michael Gerber, the author of the best-selling e-myth books. And a fascinating insight into the man and his business philosophy it was. It turns out he’s in London on 8th December for a not to be missed evening event.
Mid-sized firms lead late payment improvement
The bain of most small businesses’ lives, late payment, has improved markedly during October, suggesting a recovery in business and consumer confidence are having a real impact on the lifeblood of UK SMEs – cashflow.
Small business awards – get your business noticed in 2010
Whatever the size or sector of your business, there’s always an award you can enter to give you and your staff the chance to be recognised, and improve your reputation and profile. Here are the latest awards, plucked from the SmallBizPod inbox.
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