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Comment - Budget announcement is big deal for business
by Jason Stockwood, Simply Business CEO | 11 Mar 2011
The Budget announcement presents the government with a vital opportunity to help small businesses lead the country back to growth, says Jason Stockwood.
by Josh Hall | 10 Mar 2011
The Chancellor's much-anticipated Budget announcement could have major implications for business owners. We will be live-blogging the announcement, and hosting a discussion on its implications with a range of experts.
Comment - hinted-at planning overhaul could be good for SMEs
by Jason Stockwood, Simply Business CEO | 04 Mar 2011
Changes in planning rules that would make it easier for businesses to expand should be welcomed by SMEs, says Jason Stockwood.
Comment - ECJ ruling is bad for consumers
by James Gilmour | 01 Mar 2011
Today’s decision in the European Court of Justice might, at face value, seem sensible. Currently, insurers enjoy an exemption from the EU Gender Directive. The Directive is intended to prevent discrimination – and surely all discrimination should be removed from the business arena?
Government procurement changes - what they mean for construction
by Josh Hall | 22 Feb 2011
Changes to the ways in which public sector contracts are advertised and accesssed could have major implications for small construction businesses.
All change for SMEs - a look at recent government announcements
by Josh Hall | 18 Feb 2011
The last week has seen a number of important announcements for SMEs. A range of issues including bank finance and public sector procurement have come under the spotlight.
by Josh Hall | 15 Feb 2011
In this difficult economic climate, business owners need to get the best result from every penny they spend. So, to help you make the most of your online marketing, we are running a live panel discussion with Eric Shimoda of Google, and Hannah Smith of SEO agency Distilled.
Economic roundup - where do we go from here?
by Josh Hall | 15 Feb 2011
The British economy is contracting again. Inflation is rising. Unemployment is up. On the surface, things look pretty bleak.
Young entrepreneurship - starting a business while at university
by Josh Hall | 11 Feb 2011
Starting a business while at university yields its own unique challenges - but it also brings significant potential benefits.
How public sector cuts will affect your business
by Josh Hall | 01 Feb 2011
The government has embarked on one of the toughest programmes of public sector cuts in living memory. These cuts will have a wide-ranging impact – and it is very unlikely that your business will remain unaffected.
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