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Tips on starting a new business
With the economy the way it currently is and a record numbers of young people out of work, it is not surprising that some are taking matters into their own hands and starting their own businesses. So instead of waiting for someone else to hire you, why not set up a company and employ yourself? So if you've ever had an idea for a product or service that you think could net you a fortune, [+]SMEs Unprepared for New Pension Reforms
A recent survey of SMEs has revealed that 46% do not provide a pension scheme for employees leaving little time to prepare for new legislation, aimed at dealing with Britain’s ageing population In 2012 the Pensions Act 2008 will come into effect making it a legal duty for employers to automatically enroll all eligible employees into a pension scheme & contribute to it. Eligible employees are all UK employees who earn more than the minimum earnings [+]Is Your Business Protecting its Innovations?
Small businesses are not doing enough to protect their ideas & creativity according to recent research. The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) - an executive agency of the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) - is the official government body responsible for Intellectual Property rights in the UK. This covers designs, trademarks, copyright & patents. The IPO is charged with monitoring & raising the level of awareness of Intellectual Property – IP. To this purpose it carried [+]Radical New Initiative Introduced to Assist Small Businesses Win Government Contracts
After inviting comments & feedback from small businesses on the problems they’ve experienced in procuring contracts with them, the government has introduced a range of measures designed to make it easier to do so. The Government considers small businesses vital to the growth of the economy & wants to optimize their ability to tender for billions of pounds of contracts. It is determined to ensure that they are no longer excluded by ‘excessive bureaucracy & petty [+]Office Supplies
If you’re looking for good value office supplies, here are 6 of the best and most invaluable offices supplies available from www.euroffice.co.uk . Remember, Euroffice offer free next day delivery, so there's no need to leave your office!Small Business Ownership: Pros and Cons
Pros Pay: Small business owners are more likely to have high incomes. If you’re successful, all the rewards will end up with you! Personal Goals: It’s up to you how successful you want your business to be; how much money you want to make, what hours you want to work, what kind of environment you choose to work in, and who works for you, rather than who you work with. Success is completely in your own hands. Retirement [+]