Enterprise NewsLine Archive
Topic: General small business
- Economic growth revised upwards |
8 March 2010
- ASA warns online retailers about price errors in brochures |
5 March 2010
- Small firms losing out on energy deals, says FPB |
2 March 2010
- Further hotel insolvencies predicted for 2010 |
21 February 2010
- HMRC scraps paper returns for small business PAYE |
19 February 2010
- New care registration rules are "irritating", claims industry representative |
16 February 2010
- Firms given longer to dispute public procurement rejection |
11 February 2010
- Corporate insolvencies drop for second consecutive quarter |
10 February 2010
- Small manufacturers reveal optimism at "export-led recovery" |
2 February 2010
- Marketing budget cutting slows in Q4 2009 |
30 January 2010
- Insolvency levels set to worsen, claims report |
27 January 2010
- ICO granted new powers to charge £500,000 penalty for data breach |
22 January 2010
- UK private firms optimistic for 2010 |
20 January 2010
- Ofgem introduces new rules for micro-business energy contracts |
19 January 2010
- Some firms to see business rates double |
17 January 2010
- New powers in force to permit use of imperial measurements |
15 January 2010
- Manufacturing enjoys strongest growth for two years in December |
11 January 2010
- Small business owners report shortage of industry-specific skills |
7 January 2010
- Nearly two-thirds of business owners confident in 2010 |
5 January 2010
- Commercial property values in recovery |
23 December 2009
- Businesses improve thriftiness during recession |
18 December 2009
- FSA launches consultation on menu calorie labelling |
14 December 2009
- Pub fined for wi-fi customer's illegal download |
13 December 2009
- Small businesses innovating during recession |
8 December 2009
- Mandelson signals trade credit scheme will not be extended |
28 November 2009
- Credit rating crisis hampering recovery, claims agency |
26 November 2009
- Government launches consultation on street traders and pedlars |
23 November 2009
- Government changes copyright law for not-for-profit organisations |
21 November 2009
- Funding slashed for small business software piracy clampdown |
15 November 2009
- Small manufacturers expect improvement to order books |
14 November 2009
- Small firms 'neglect' website usability |
9 November 2009
- Business failures to peak in early 2010 |
31 October 2009
- ECGD launches credit guarantee scheme for exporters |
28 October 2009
- Downturn has improved efficiency, small firms claim |
23 October 2009
- Consumer confidence rises in September |
19 October 2009
- Small firms struggling with supplier management |
17 October 2009
- Marketing regulations restrictive for small firms |
16 October 2009
- Proposed buy-to-let regulation is "dangerous", says association |
13 October 2009
- Online advertising overtakes TV |
10 October 2009
- Half of small firms diversify during downturn |
7 October 2009
- Cheque Guarantee Card Scheme to close in 2011 |
5 October 2009
- More than 40% of small firms to consider closing pension scheme |
2 October 2009
- Bad businesses could be saved by sudden credit increase, warns Dragon |
30 September 2009
- Prepare for Companies House changes or risk bad debt, expert warns |
29 September 2009
- Tax handbook doubles due to increased "burden of compliance" |
21 September 2009
- FPB urges Ofgem to reconsider small business energy contract |
17 September 2009
- Thousands of retailers to go bust by 2010, research shows |
14 September 2009
- OFT investigates retirement home exit fees |
13 September 2009
- Sustaining economic upturn will be a challenge, says BCC |
12 September 2009
- Small firms' ignorance costing millions, says Government report |
7 September 2009
- Energy firms questioned about payment pressure on small firms |
31 August 2009
- Changes to trade mark fees due to come into force |
22 August 2009
- Third of small businesses plan on increase in marketing spend |
19 August 2009
- B&B market is "patchy" despite reports of staycation boom, says BBA |
18 August 2009
- Small retailers get £5m fund to secure premises |
13 August 2009
- Changes announced for Construction Plant Competence Scheme cards |
10 August 2009
- Tax on workplace parking spaces 'likely to extend across UK' |
7 August 2009
- Occupational Standards for complementary therapy released |
4 August 2009
- Confusion over definition of SME in IASB accountancy standards |
2 August 2009
- Business libel lawsuits triple during recession |
1 August 2009
- Proposed accounting rules for leasing could hit small firms |
27 July 2009
- Economic recovery is fragile, economists predict |
22 July 2009
- Value of trade credit insurance claims up by 166% in a year |
19 July 2009
- Marketers unsure of Olympic Games legal restrictions |
15 July 2009
- Business Rate Supplements Bill receives Royal Assent |
10 July 2009
- Computer Society launches data protection Code of Practice |
12 June 2009
- Fifth of firms admit to breaching Data Protection Act |
11 June 2009
- Business confidence rises |
27 May 2009
- Trade credit insurance top-up scheme goes live |
7 May 2009
- Tax blacklist proposals could 'violate human rights' |
4 May 2009
- Credit insurance claims up 50% year on year |
29 April 2009
- Insurance law must protect micro businesses, says Law Commission |
23 April 2009
- Ofgem proposes better protection for small businesses |
22 April 2009
- FSA introduces new guidelines on insurance intermediaries |
14 April 2009
- Red tape cut for small charities |
13 April 2009
- VAT introduced on supply of temporary staff |
10 April 2009
- Increase in crime against small businesses |
8 April 2009
- Decline in British economy sharper than expected |
6 April 2009
- One in 56 businesses predicted to fail in 2009, says report |
29 March 2009
- Small firms hit by rising credit insurance costs |
28 March 2009
- Changes to business rates and empty property relief |
27 March 2009
- IPO announces review of trade mark fees |
22 March 2009
- VAT cut to 5% for home maintenance and repair services |
21 March 2009
- HMRC urges awareness of new compliance checks regime |
13 March 2009
- EC proposes cuts to accounting red tape for small businesses |
8 March 2009
- Music licence cost slashed for small firms |
7 March 2009
- MPs back automatic rate relief bill |
3 March 2009
- HSE urged not to impose legal duties on company directors |
23 February 2009
- ICO calls for small print overhaul |
20 February 2009
- Insolvencies rise 50% year on year |
15 February 2009
- Anderson review highlights compliance problems faced by small businesses |
4 February 2009
- EU calls for changes to consumer protection laws |
31 January 2009
- UK business failures treble during 2008 |
28 January 2009
- Marketing budgets slashed to record low |
26 January 2009
- ICO warns firms on privacy policy jargon |
24 January 2009
- British trade deficit widens to record level |
22 January 2009
- CCJs against companies rise by almost a third |
17 January 2009
- Firms warned of prison sentences for health and safety breaches |
15 January 2009
- Report predicts recession will be worse than 1990s |
14 January 2009
- Businesses warned against intellectual property crime complacency |
29 December 2008
- Government considers extending music copyright to 70 years |
22 December 2008
- HSE wants businesses to get involved in consultation |
15 December 2008
- HSBC to offer £1 billion extra funding to small businesses |
14 December 2008
- Businesses must properly assess fire risks, says insurer |
13 December 2008
- Electricity supplier to 40,000 small businesses goes bust |
14 November 2008
- Comply with card security practices, small firms warned |
14 November 2008
- Stay on top of health and safety paperwork, warns boss |
14 November 2008
- Business red tape 'will force UK entrepreneurs to move abroad' |
14 November 2008
- Freelance market is growing, say researchers |
7 October 2008
- Business confidence takes a dive, says Lloyds TSB |
7 October 2008
- Marketing law for Olympic Games is 'draconian' |
7 October 2008
- Commercial disputes on rise, says Law Society |
7 October 2008
- Reduce training red tape, FSB urges Government |
3 September 2008
- Small businesses suffer from poor payment practices, says FPB |
3 September 2008
- Small firms lack continuity plans, research suggests |
3 September 2008
- British workforce has poor skills, FPB survey finds |
18 August 2008
- Report does nothing to address small business safety records |
8 August 2008
- UK drivers pay more for fuel |
8 August 2008
- Rising costs threaten small businesses |
17 July 2008
- Inflation affecting freelancer supply and demand |
30 June 2008
- Think again over diplomas, Government urged |
26 June 2008
- Firms breaching data protection laws to boost sales |
25 June 2008
- CBI revises growth forecast |
16 June 2008
- Entrepreneurs remain optimistic despite financial gloom |
16 June 2008
- Credit crunch worsens but small firms are resilient |
2 June 2008
- Court rules over estate agents' commission |
30 May 2008
- ACS concerned at rates bill proposal |
22 May 2008
- Farmers launch educational podcast |
21 May 2008
- Small businesses innovate during credit crunch |
9 May 2008
- Credit crunch? What credit crunch? |
5 May 2008
- Entrepreneurs wasting time, says report |
22 April 2008
- Corporate Manslaughter Act could impact on freight firms |
7 April 2008
- Northern Ireland creatives to receive funding boost |
2 March 2008
- Publicly funded advisers under fire from entrepreneur |
28 February 2008
- Welsh firms invest in marketing |
22 February 2008
- Tools to make work safer |
3 February 2008
- Fast-track trade mark service announced |
28 January 2008
- Software pirate faces ten-year sentence |
25 January 2008
- Businesses taking balanced view, says survey |
18 January 2008
- Charity warns of work driver tiredness |
17 January 2008
- Businesses unaware of need for music licences |
20 December 2007
- Enterprise can make you a millionaire |
19 December 2007
- Inflation rate unchanged |
18 December 2007
- Small firms' fear for future |
17 December 2007
- All homes for sale must now have a HIP |
14 December 2007
- Beware legal pitfalls of the office party |
12 December 2007
- Business crime increase |
12 December 2007
- Hangovers cost business £790 million |
5 December 2007
- Eldest children favourites to start new businesses |
3 December 2007
- HSE publishes simplification report |
1 December 2007
- Family firms fail to plan for future |
1 December 2007
- Health and safety law review launched |
29 November 2007
- Postal settlement agreed |
28 November 2007
- How to spot an identity thief |
25 November 2007
- Online weather tools available |
24 November 2007
- Full roll out for HIPs |
23 November 2007
- Fears for buy-to-let mortgage market |
21 November 2007
- Sustainable transport suggestions |
20 November 2007
- Business confidence at two-year low |
19 November 2007
- The importance of a good reputation |
19 November 2007
- More firms register for VAT |
17 November 2007
- Health and safety bureaucracy concerns |
16 November 2007
- Ethnic beauty market set to grow |
15 November 2007
- Small firms shun public transport |
13 November 2007
- More figures point to house price fall |
13 November 2007
- Small manufacturers concerned for future |
12 November 2007
- Business confidence falling |
12 November 2007
- HIPs effect being felt |
9 November 2007
- Buy-to-let becoming more expensive |
9 November 2007
- Olympic benefits for small firms |
7 November 2007
- Business backing for raised school leaving age |
6 November 2007
- Businesses urged to look at toy safety |
1 November 2007
- Mixed reaction to grocery inquiry findings |
1 November 2007
- Capital Gains Tax concessions expected |
1 November 2007
- Home is where the start up is |
31 October 2007
- Small firms want more help |
30 October 2007
- End of Sunday postal pick ups |
29 October 2007
- Small Business Week launched |
29 October 2007
- More red tape complaints |
24 October 2007
- Postal talks adjourned |
19 October 2007
- Congestion costs business dear |
18 October 2007
- Firms underestimate fraud risk |
16 October 2007
- Firms turn their backs on Royal Mail |
16 October 2007
- Mail union discusses deal |
15 October 2007
- Buy-to-let lending remains strong |
12 October 2007
- Fresh talks to avert more postal strikes |
12 October 2007
- HIPs blamed as fewer large homes for sale |
11 October 2007
- Firms told to beware of identity fraud |
11 October 2007
- More postal disruption expected |
10 October 2007
- Business failures fall |
9 October 2007
- Postal union urged to accept modernisation |
9 October 2007
- Fresh mail strike starts |
8 October 2007
- Red tape DVD issued |
8 October 2007
- Businesses rely on family ties |
6 October 2007
- Trade mark owners must be their own watchdogs |
5 October 2007
- Blasé attitudes lead to more ID fraud |
5 October 2007
- Hours relaxed for animal transporters |
4 October 2007
- Fresh postal strike starts |
4 October 2007
- First planned Post Office closures announced |
3 October 2007
- Fuel duty rise provokes anger |
2 October 2007
- FSB calls for road toll end |
27 September 2007
- Beating the freelance blues |
26 September 2007
- Crisis catches firms by surprise |
25 September 2007
- More postal strikes scheduled |
21 September 2007
- Free book to help directors |
19 September 2007
- HIPs distort housing market, claims report |
18 September 2007
- Entrepreneurs spurn nine-to-five |
14 September 2007
- Government 'must think small first' |
14 September 2007
- Further postal strikes on the cards |
12 September 2007
- Chamber calls for formal business regeneration role |
11 September 2007
- Buy-to-let remains buoyant |
11 September 2007
- Next step in HIPs introduction |
10 September 2007
- Call for part time post offices |
7 September 2007
- Small firms fail to answer the phone |
5 September 2007
- Nearly 20% entrepreneurs were fired |
4 September 2007
- Microbusinesses doing well |
3 September 2007
- Interest rates affecting consumer spending |
3 September 2007
- Health and safety check concerns |
1 September 2007
- Firms advised to look at insurance details |
30 August 2007
- Extra bank holiday idea attacked |
28 August 2007
- Small firm innovation research campaign launched |
27 August 2007
- Small businesses on the increase |
24 August 2007
- Image is everything |
22 August 2007
- School leavers found wanting in 3 Rs |
20 August 2007
- Small firms' concerns highlighted |
17 August 2007
- A-level students urged to think about business |
16 August 2007
- Little enterprise improvement in last decade |
10 August 2007
- Postal strike suspended for talks |
10 August 2007
- Another postal strike to start |
9 August 2007
- Supplementary business rate proposal opposed |
9 August 2007
- Entrepreneurs fail to prepare |
8 August 2007
- Flood help welcomed |
7 August 2007
- Third of firms expect to swap ownership |
6 August 2007
- Post Office apologises over threats |
3 August 2007
- Fresh postal strikes announced |
3 August 2007
- Beware of flood clean up risks |
31 July 2007
- Four faces of British businesspeople |
31 July 2007
- Good news for hotels |
30 July 2007
- HIPs due for introduction |
30 July 2007
- Advice available for flood-hit firms |
30 July 2007
- Health and safety risk assessments launched |
28 July 2007
- Postal strike costs small firms dear |
26 July 2007
- Students link up with small firms |
25 July 2007
- Latest round of postal strike action to start |
25 July 2007
- Rates aren't small firms' major worry |
24 July 2007
- Demands for independent flood review |
24 July 2007
- Estate agents told to take on Tesco |
23 July 2007
- Small firms not more stressful, says group |
22 July 2007
- Landlords reminded over gas appliances |
21 July 2007
- Sales training aims to boost firms |
20 July 2007
- The return of vinyl records |
19 July 2007
- New postal strikes announced |
19 July 2007
- Education not essential to entrepreneurs |
18 July 2007
- Rural migrant workers rise |
17 July 2007
- Trademarks scam targets firms |
16 July 2007
- Small firms shun social networking |
15 July 2007
- Brolly good show for umbrella maker |
12 July 2007
- Second postal strike to start |
12 July 2007
- Businesses urged to tighten security |
11 July 2007
- Long hours help firms succeed |
10 July 2007
- North-South divide not going away |
9 July 2007
- Another postal strike announced |
6 July 2007
- Percentage of self-employed people falls |
3 July 2007
- Tesco enters housing market |
2 July 2007
- Further strike action at Post Offices |
2 July 2007
- Postal workers begin strike |
29 June 2007
- There must be help for flooded firms, says FSB |
27 June 2007
- Postal workers' talks fail |
26 June 2007
- Enterprise becoming more socially acceptable |
23 June 2007
- Consumer spending power in decline |
23 June 2007
- House sales peak amid buy-to-let worries |
22 June 2007
- Postal strike date announced |
22 June 2007
- Talks to avert postal strike break down |
21 June 2007
- Businesses optimistic about the future, report says |
13 June 2007
- Business TV 'is new rock and roll' |
11 June 2007
- State-funded employment training inappropriate, says study |
10 June 2007
- Britain is among world's best business climates |
9 June 2007
- FSB demands action to halt postal strike |
8 June 2007
- Sugar 'not good role model' for entrepreneurs |
8 June 2007
- Fears over postal strike |
7 June 2007
- Online networking site aids entrepreneurs |
6 June 2007
- Partner is entrepreneurs' favourite phone number |
4 June 2007
- Concerns raised for buy-to-let landlords |
1 June 2007
- Internet creates 'want it now culture' for firms |
31 May 2007
- Start ups' concerns over HIPs delay |
24 May 2007
- All of a 'buzz' about entrepreneurship |
23 May 2007
- More houses for sale as HIPs loom |
21 May 2007
- Optimism strong among small manufacturers |
21 May 2007
- Some backing for flexible working |
20 May 2007
- Blue is colour of success |
16 May 2007
- Firms urged to give their 'rubbish' to charity |
14 May 2007
- Free health and safety advice on offer |
12 May 2007
- Buy-to-let concerns for landlords |
11 May 2007
- Skills shortage highlighted |
10 May 2007
- End of the line for cassettes |
9 May 2007
- Technology tops favourite brands |
8 May 2007
- Smoking law warning issued |
2 May 2007
- Small firms show big business the way |
1 May 2007
- Buy-to-let market booming |
28 April 2007
- Firms provide flexibility without regulations, says report |
23 April 2007
- BT launches networking site for small firms |
23 April 2007
- Initiative to boost youth enterprise |
22 April 2007
- Post Offices to relocate in newsagents |
19 April 2007
- Matchmaker calls for regulation |
18 April 2007
- BCC calls for new enterprise zones |
17 April 2007
- CBI says entrepreneurial culture is alive and well |
17 April 2007
- Businesses face growing pains |
16 April 2007
- Half of small businesses have no plan |
12 April 2007
- Trade association for non-executive directors launched |
12 April 2007
- Budget hotels expected to boom |
12 April 2007
- Consumer Credit Act tightens credit lending rules |
10 April 2007
- Lack of succession planning highlighted |
6 April 2007
- Online tool for training advice |
5 April 2007
- Rates relief to be restricted on empty premises |
24 March 2007
- Franchise sector shows strong growth |
23 March 2007
- First Apprentice winner to help entrepreneurs |
22 March 2007
- Mindset is vital for successful entrepreneurs |
17 March 2007
- Lobby group wants to keep Post Offices |
8 March 2007
- Business schools blasted by professor |
7 March 2007
- Crime against business can cause closure |
6 March 2007
- Petrol profiteering warning for motorists |
5 March 2007
- Buy-to-let market continues to grow |
5 March 2007
- Apprentice launches own brand |
3 March 2007
- Regulator attacks Royal Mail |
28 February 2007
- Post Office plans price increase... |
27 February 2007
- ... as TNT posties arrive on the scene |
27 February 2007
- Online help with health and safety |
25 February 2007
- Businesses warned against being "too niche" |
24 February 2007
- Upbeat business owners look forward to future |
24 February 2007
- Why smokers could be a security risk |
22 February 2007
- Online PR help for businesses |
20 February 2007
- E-mails could breach copyright laws |
19 February 2007
- New registration requirements for care workers |
19 February 2007
- Casino growth spurs games firm expansion |
18 February 2007
- North east bucks business collapse trend |
17 February 2007
- Sunbeds need better regulation, says report |
16 February 2007
- Small manufacturers celebrate growth in demand |
13 February 2007
- Snow chaos costs businesses dearly |
8 February 2007
- Cleaners hailed as office heroes |
4 February 2007
- New initiative lends support to health businesses |
1 February 2007
- Course breeds leaders of the future |
29 January 2007
- Polish news service launched |
26 January 2007
- Customers vote with their feet |
26 January 2007
- Taxi ads fail to Cabtivate |
24 January 2007
- Profit from extra pounds |
15 January 2007
- Dating website in multi-million pound deal |
11 January 2007
- Downloads revamp chart opportunities |
9 January 2007
- Back to work yet? |
7 January 2007
- Irritating ads work best |
6 January 2007
- Corporate failure rate rises |
2 January 2007
- Salon owners warned of dermatitis threat |
31 December 2006
- Businesses predict a Happy New Year |
29 December 2006
- The rise of the social entrepreneur |
23 December 2006
- Avoiding a video nasty |
23 December 2006
- TUC backs new tax proposal |
21 December 2006
- Beware secret shopper scam |
20 December 2006
- Postage prices to rise again |
19 December 2006
- Postal service chronically poor |
12 December 2006
- Small businesses report sales growth |
8 December 2006
- Who needs mistletoe? |
7 December 2006
- Direct mail opt-outs up |
4 December 2006
- Budget business class |
22 November 2006
- The facts about red tape |
21 November 2006
- Climate change chaos warning |
11 November 2006
- Business owners are in it for keeps |
8 November 2006
- Home Information Packs on trial |
6 November 2006
- Avon relaunches with an eye on the male market |
4 November 2006
- Cutting your energy costs |
2 November 2006
- The cost of an online Christmas |
2 November 2006
- When the smoking stops |
21 October 2006
- Entrepreneurs sought for TV show |
19 October 2006
- Bailiff watchdog service under threat |
13 October 2006
- Wining and dining is key to success |
10 October 2006
- Jargon baffles aspiring entrepreneurs |
4 October 2006
- Make your meeting matter |
3 October 2006
- People do open direct mail |
28 September 2006
- Wonder water |
18 September 2006
- Consumer complaints chart |
18 September 2006
- Mobile price cuts on horizon |
16 September 2006
- Take the test |
15 September 2006
- Travelling on top form |
11 September 2006
- One of the best |
9 September 2006
- Gloomy outlook for service sector |
7 September 2006
- New CBI boss speaks out |
6 September 2006
- Small firms dominate |
1 September 2006
- Manufacturing orders at two-year high |
25 August 2006
- Scientific shortage |
24 August 2006
- Entrepreneurial exodus as business owners quit |
23 August 2006
- School leavers must smarten up |
22 August 2006
- Postal changes cause confusion |
21 August 2006
- Smoking ban confusion |
19 August 2006
- Say it again |
17 August 2006
- Beware bogus callers |
15 August 2006
- Terror and the tourists |
11 August 2006
- Holiday heaven |
10 August 2006
- Top of the tree |
9 August 2006
- Small businesses perform better |
8 August 2006
- Post changes concerns |
1 August 2006
- Cold callers most hated |
31 July 2006
- It's a family affair |
26 July 2006
- Hanging on the telephone |
25 July 2006
- Olympic-sized business boost |
21 July 2006
- Buying back the business |
17 July 2006
- Asda takes on estate agents |
12 July 2006
- Preparing for the worst |
7 July 2006
- Own goal for advertisers |
4 July 2006
- Entrepreneurs on a Rolls |
3 July 2006
- Keep the customer satisfied |
29 June 2006
- Dressing for success |
28 June 2006
- Scammers mimic staff in new con |
19 June 2006
- Shocking stuff from health and safety experts |
19 June 2006
- Summer of scams |
16 June 2006
- Best time ever for entrepreneurs |
15 June 2006
- Worrying times for entrepreneurs |
7 June 2006
- Entrepreneur's £12.5 million float |
7 June 2006
- It's good to talk |
5 June 2006
- What's in a name? |
31 May 2006
- Internet recruitment boost |
26 May 2006
- Is bigger better? |
25 May 2006
- Charity or profit - what motivates small firms? |
24 May 2006
- Cost of absence rising |
23 May 2006
- Tips for turning a profit |
23 May 2006
- Don't get taken for a ride |
22 May 2006
- Firms urged to go global for results |
20 May 2006
- Martha is sweeter than Sugar |
16 May 2006
- Acupuncturists get the needle |
1 May 2006
- British businesses need language and etiquette skills |
20 April 2006
- Businesses shown how to drive safe abroad |
11 April 2006
- Calls for tighter regulation of estate agents |
5 April 2006
- Red tape ties up too much time |
5 April 2006
- Demand for plan to put firms back on the road |
4 April 2006
- Business postage costs to rise |
3 April 2006
- Consumers hit back at 'stupid' businesses |
15 February 2006
- Customer relationship management made (relatively) simple |
14 February 2006
- How to cheat the call centre rebels |
31 January 2006
- Word Economic Forum kicks off in Davos |
25 January 2006
- Business failures set to increase in '06 |
23 January 2006
- Absence and cash flow: the biggest small business headaches |
18 January 2006
- Cheap workspace for disadvantaged entrepreneurs |
6 January 2006
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