Enterprise NewsLine

Chancellor urged to reinstate tax break scheme

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:01 +0000

Accountants UHY Hacker Young have called on the Chancellor to reinstate a scheme providing tax breaks for large businesses buying minority shares in small, high-risk firms.

Government Work Programme targets are 'too ambitious'

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:01 +0000

The Government may have set the targets for the Work Programme too high, according the National Audit Office (NAO).

BIS pilots scheme for regional mediation networks

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:01 +0000

Regional mediation networks are the latest measure to be piloted by the Department for Business (BIS) as part of its efforts to reform the employment tribunal process.

Government postpones extension of parental leave

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:01 +0000

The extension of unpaid parental leave will be postponed for one year, the Government has confirmed, taking advantage of the one-year grace period applying to new European legislation.

Quarter of business owners consider rejoining workforce

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:01 +0000

A quarter of small and medium-sized business owners are considering re-entering the workforce as an employee, according to research by Aviva.

Professionals question the thinking behind 'Business In You'

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000

The Government's latest web-based initiative to support and encourage start ups was launched by David Cameron last week.

Angel investment networks 'are not value for money'

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000

Business angel investment networks provide "substandard" services and fail to connect business owners and investors following events, according to research by Imperial College London.

Slight growth in online retail sales for small business

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000

Online sales for small and medium-sized businesses grew slightly in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to the same point in 2010, according to a survey by e-commerce specialist Atinic.

VAT registration threshold to be removed for non-UK suppliers

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000

Non-UK businesses supplying goods in the UK could be required to register for VAT regardless of the value of the supplies, under draft legislation which has been published by the Government.

Small firms need help with monthly payroll submissions

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000

Small enterprises without electronic payrolls may struggle to introduce the real-time information (RTI) initiative unless "an effective approach" is devised to help them, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has warned.

Welsh micro firms don't know where to find business support

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000

There is "significant confusion" among micro businesses in Wales about where to find business support, according to a report commissioned by the Welsh Government.

Ex-Government offices to be let to small businesses

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000

Vacant and under-used Government offices are to be let to small firms, under plans expected to be announced by the Prime Minister.

Unskilled 'odd-jobbers' drive growth in self-employment

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000

A large increase in handymen and people doing 'odd jobs' is behind the recent rise in self-employment, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has claimed.

Government urged to rethink business rates plans

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000

Government plans to allow councils to retain a share of business rates could disadvantage councils who face a sudden need for funds, the Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities (SIGOMA) has warned.

Initiative launched to support mid-sized family firms

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:01 +0000

A new initiative to support mid-sized family enterprises has been launched by the Institute of Family Business (IFB).