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Starting a business - a guide for foreign nationals
by Josh Hall | 17 Feb 2009
The number of foreign nationals wishing to start businesses in the UK has grown steadily in recent years. While it is arguably easier to achieve this today than at any time previously, there are still significant hurdles that must be overcome. The government has recently introduced new restrictions on the movement of labour, and budding entrepreneurs will inevitably feel the effects of this. The new points-based immigration system introduced by the government in 2008-09 has further complicated the situation.
Public responsibility for the growing business
by Josh Hall | 09 Feb 2009
As a small business owner you may well find it a struggle to keep up with your day-to-day responsibilities and the last thing you want is a mass of red tape and regulation to navigate. However, if you run a business you operate in the public domain and so there are inevitably some public responsibilities that you must fulfil, ranging from environmental requirements to compliance with data protection legislation. These are some of the key responsibilities facing small business owners.
EU to cut red tape for small businesses?
by Adfero | 05 Feb 2009
New proposals put forward by the EU Presidency could see the red tape burden for small firms cut dramatically.
Missed opportunities in retail
by Josh Hall | 27 Jan 2009
The contraction of the retail sector has presented problems for a wide range of businesses. Woolworths, that most talismanic of British chains, felt the strain perhaps the most acutely and has ceased to trade altogether. Many others are scaling back their ranges, reining in spending, and concentrating on evergreen product lines that they believe will offer steady, predictable returns.
The impact of the credit crunch on independent retailers
by Josh Hall | 14 Jan 2009
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Are franchises really recession proof?
by Josh Hall | 13 Jan 2009
As the recession settles in for the long haul, the number of redundancies continues to rise. Many of those who have found themselves newly unemployed were in well paid jobs and have found it hard to secure another job in the same field. As a result many are looking for an alternative to regular employment.
Get your business fit for 2009
by Josh Hall | 30 Dec 2008
With the new year upon us, many people are deciding upon resolutions about which they are initially passionate, but ultimately, inevitably, lackadaisical. Resolutions such as going to the gym more, or quitting smoking.
Running out of ammunition - new solutions needed to ease economic crisis
by Josh Hall | 09 Dec 2008
Interest rates are at their lowest since 1951. The government is presiding over the biggest financial support package in British history. The banks are part nationalised.
How Your Small Business can Beat a Recession
by fsattler | 04 Dec 2008
Are you fed up with all the doom and gloom surrounding the state of the economy? You could be forgiven for thinking that no business is going to survive what we have in store for us over the coming year.
Britain "closer than ever" to euro membership - good or bad for small business?
by Josh Hall | 03 Dec 2008
Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, claimed yesterday that Britain is "closer than ever before" to joining the euro.
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