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More than half of British SMEs are not expecting any help from the government, in tackling issues with late payment.
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The American recession is finally over, according to reports cited in The Economist.
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Many small firms in the UK are benefiting from invoice discounting and factoring services to improve cash flow while economic conditions remain uncertain.
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Small businesses in the UK could benefit from government loans to install new, energy-efficient equipment and invest in a more sustainable future.
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The British fashion industry directly contributes 21 billion to the British economy every year, claims a new report.
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Small businesses with a strong internet presence are much more likely to succeed than those without, according to research by a group of industry experts.
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The brewing industry has endured a tough time in recent years, but new figures suggest that small breweries have carved out a niche position and are positively thriving.
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The most recent figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed that unemployment fell by 8,000 between May and July this year.
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The UK is leading the way in terms of business innovation according to data from the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) programme.
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New research has discovered that half of shoppers across four European countries will be buying more food and grocery products with ethical credentials in the future, reports Talking Retail.
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The European Commission has upgraded the UK's economic prospects after Britain recorded the fastest three-monthly growth rate since 2001.
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has urged the government to ensure that Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP's) have a ''strong business foundation.''
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Experts have predicted that the FTSE will rise 10% this year for British blue-chip stocks, as the FTSE 100 index soared past the 5500 mark.
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The UK economic recovery is ahead of rivals, claims the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
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As many as 400,000 new businesses could be able to reduce their tax bills after a new regional National Insurance Contributions (NICs) holiday came into effect yesterday.
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The Engineering Employers' Federation (EEF) has reported a remarkable resurgence by the British manufacturing industry, according to The Independent.
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Manufacturing in China has grown, increasing confidence in the economy across the world and boosting the price of shares in both London and New York.
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Transatlantic business confidence looks set to grow with the news that manufacturing in America has expanded for its 13th consecutive month.
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HM Revenue and Customs will give a one year National Insurance holiday to start ups for the first 10 people they employ, from next week.