LATEST NEWS - of interest to small businesses
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01.06.10
Small Businesses Put on Alert for World
Cup Internet Overload
A leading ISP (Internet service provider) to small and medium sized businesses, is warning
small businesses that their web connections could be adversely affect as workers use high
bandwidth media streaming services to follow the World Cup via their office Internet
connections. Read more
26.03.10
What's In The Budget of Recovery For Small Businesses?
As the dust settles on the chancellor's 'budget for recovery,' small businesses are still coming
to grips with measures in the package that affect them directly.
However,the Chancellor disappointed business lobby groups by refusing to freeze National
Insurance. But measures such as the increase in business rates relief have been welcomed.
Startups.co.uk has assessed measures in the budget that are likely to impact the way small
businesses operate. Read more
15.03.10
Government Funds Veteran Business Start-up Scheme
Government has launched a scheme to assist armed forces veterans to set up their own
business. Under the scheme veterans will have access to grants and loans totalling in the
region of £37 thousand Read more (Start-ups)
Tailor-Maid Financial Solutions For Small Businesses
The Forum of Private Business says as they struggle through harsh economic times, Small
Businesses are showing that they need external support and in some cases someone to talk
with just for advice and information. Read more (Welsh country news)
13.03.10
EU Boost For Small Businesses
Small Businesses here and across Europe stand to save as much as £1,000 in accountancy
fees a year, under a European Union plan. The plan will free businesses from certain
requirement in the EU Company Law Directive. Read more
12.03. 2010
SMEs Search For Business Opportunities
In United Arab Emirates
Minister for Trade, Investment and Small Business Lord Davies is heading a 70 member
small and medium size business, trade delegation in the United Arab Emirates. The UK SMEs
are searching for opportunities to increase bilateral trade by more than 50% in the next five
years. Read more (Khaleej Times Online)
VAT Returns - Online Only From April 1
With less than three weeks to go, the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW) wants small
and medium sized businesses to ensure they are ready to file Vat returns online. From April 1,
businesses with an annual turnover of £100,000 or more and all newly VAT registered
businesses will have to submit returns electronically. Read more (Is4Business)
11.03.10
Protected Status For Yorkshire Pudding in Doubt
A Yorkshire Group may be loosing its bid for European protected status for the regions
Yorkshire pudding. The European Commission is yet to rule on the bid, but according to an
official in Brussels, protection for the Sunday dinner special is unlikely. Read more
(EU Business News)
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