UK Banks To Form Lending Taskforce
On a regular basis, small business owners and organizations point out that banks in the UK are still quite reluctant to lend money. And to be honest, that may not change anytime soon. But...
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Small Businesses Request Help Going Green
There are now more ways than ever for small businesses to save energy and go green. Unfortunately, many of them are rather expensive. As a result, the Federation of Small Businesses is asking the...
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FPB Plans Web Design/SEO/Networking Breakfast Events
UK-based small business owners who are interested in search engine optimization and Web design – or just the opportunity to perform a little person-to-person networking – may owe a "thank you" to the...
View ArticleEmployees Contribute To UK Small Biz Survival
It looks like many of the small businesses that survive the recession will do so (at least in part) due to sacrifices made by their employees. New info from a price comparison firm called Make It...
View ArticleCredit Conditions On The Mend In The UK
There’s good news today concerning the state of credit conditions in the UK. The Bank of England concluded in a report that small businesses need loans less than they used to, while at the same time,...
View ArticleUK Banks May Launch Large Small Biz Fund
A very large investment fund, created by a number of important banks for the sole purpose of providing loans to small businesses, may be on the way. Rumor has it UK banks could even launch the fund...
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Small Business Owners Unhappy With UK VAT Rise
When trying to get elected, politicians generally either promise lower taxes or avoid the subject. The average person just won’t support tax hikes. And now that the UK government’s increased the VAT...
View ArticleSmall Businesses Brush Off VAT Rise
Leading up to the VAT increase in the UK, more than a few experts (and poll participants) indicated that it would have serious detrimental effects on small businesses. Fortunately, that doesn’t appear...
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FSB Cheers Change To Small Biz Procurement Processes
Small businesses in the UK may soon find it somewhat easier to secure government contracts. The government’s said it’ll amend the way businesses compete for public sector deals, and the Federation of...
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“Get Britain Trading” Campaign Launches To Help Small Businesses
Small businesses in the UK may soon see a boost in spending (or at least in standing) thanks to a new campaign. "Get Britain Trading" is meant to get the word out concerning the importance of small...
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