Small UK firms have to face a “toxic combination” of problems, according to the Forum of Private Business (FPB).
 
Phil McCabe from the forum explains that “surging oil prices and high fuel duty have created an unstable situation” for SMEs.
 
“Many see little point in planning for the future, as they are unable to predict when oil [...]

 
UK businesses are expecting lost profits and thousands of job cuts over the next three years, according to a survey by global management consultancy Hay Group and the Centre for Economic and Business Research (CEBR).
 
The findings suggest that the UK economy will continue another 18 months of slowing growth, which will affect profits to the [...]

Using slow computers at work “adds to workers frustration and stress”, it has been explained.
 
Clare Evans, a time management expert, says that “people have a lot of things to do but little time in which to do them.” This means waiting for that file to download or a screen to load can increase stress levels.
 
She [...]

 
New statistics have shown that 98,000 new businesses were set up in England and Wales during  the first quarter of 2008. Barclays Bank found that, although the number is down on record figures seen in 2006 and early 2007, these numbers are the highest in the past three quarters.
 
The number of start-ups and closures was [...]

Choosing a solid domain name for your businesses web site is vital; here are our top tips for choosing a domain name for your business.
 
1. If you are buying a .com domain name (e.g. myexamplebusiness.com), ensure you also buy the other main TLD’s (Top Level Domains) for the same prefix (e.g. myexamplebusiness.co.uk, myexamplebusiness.net).
 
This ensures that [...]

 
Bending the truth on a CV. We’ve probably all done it to some degree, but as small business owners you should scrutinise every detail of a potential employees Curriculum Vitae before offering them a job.
 
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) says that a good interviewer should be able to spot holes in CVs or spot things [...]

It is both fascinating and challenging to start a small business and making it to grow fast. Before you start the business you have to make sure that there is a demand for the product or service you are offering.
You should make a survey of all your potential clients and their requirements. You should find [...]

By March 2008, 1.3 million men and women past the age of 65 and 60, respectively, were in employment – a rise of 8.8 percent year on year. This rise was much sharper than any other age group. The second most marked rise is occurring in the over 50s to retirement age.