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The Impact of Fuel Duty Rises for Small Businesses.
The Impact of Fuel Duty Rises for Small Businesses.
Written by in Tuesday, March 22nd 2011   
The Federation of Small Businesses – the FSB – is calling on the government to reverse the planned 1p rise in fuel duty & take measures to counteract the current volatility of fuel prices. Concerned about the impact of the rise in fuel duty for small businesses, the FSB is urging the government to introduce a fuel duty stabiliser. The mechanism - which would adjust fuel prices in order to alleviate the impact on pumps of oil [+]
British Chamber of Commerce calls on George Osborne to Deliver a Budget for Growth
British Chamber of Commerce calls on George Osborne to Deliver a Budget for Growth
Written by in Sunday, February 27th 2011   
The BCC has written to the Chancellor with a revised economic forecast & its recommendations for encouraging business growth. It expresses the need for government to instigate the innovative policies & changes that are vital to promote the growth in enterprise it purports to support. Among its recommendations it proposes that the government discontinue or put on hold the implementation of new employment legislation which it regards as counterproductive to the recruitment required both for business [+]
Radical New Initiative Introduced to Assist Small Businesses Win Government Contracts
Radical New Initiative Introduced to Assist Small Businesses Win Government Contracts
Written by in Wednesday, February 16th 2011   
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 [+]
Small Business Award of Distinction for Mission: Fun and Games
Small Business Award of Distinction for Mission: Fun and Games
Written by in Saturday, October 23rd 2010   
Those seeking advice on how to run a small business need look no further than Mission: Fun and Games; a small business located in St Albert, Canada.
UK Employers Against Improved Maternity Pay Plans
UK Employers Against Improved Maternity Pay Plans
Written by in Sunday, October 17th 2010   
MEP's are being encouraged by UK bosses to vote against increasing paid maternity leave from 14 to 20 weeks.
More Post Strikes Ahead
More Post Strikes Ahead
Written by in Thursday, October 29th 2009   
The UK can expect “more strike action, for longer periods” according to the Communication Workers Union (CWU). Royal Mail and post union chiefs have been meeting at TUC headquarters all week and have still failed to come to an agreement. The CWU’s postal strikes are underway in their second phase and affect the whole country, with approximately 44,000 members going on strike on Thursday. More 24 hour strikes are due to be held on Friday and Saturday, with [+]
Americas Consumer Confidence Takes a Blow
Americas Consumer Confidence Takes a Blow
Written by in Wednesday, October 28th 2009   
Consumer confidence in the USA was on the receiving end of a big blow during October due to the insecurity over job prospects.
Online Pricing to be Scrutinised
Online Pricing to be Scrutinised
Written by in Friday, October 23rd 2009   
An investigation is set to be launched by the Office of Fair Trading into online pricing practices. Part of the investigation will focus on price comparison websites, which make claims to offer the best deals. It will also look into a procedure called “drip pricing,” where added charges are included as the purchase progresses. Customised pricing, where a consumer’s internet usage is analysed and used to form a price. The investigation is being welcomed by Which? Magazine, who [+]

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