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Home-based businesses popular in West Midlands
by Rosie Beasley | 24 Sep 2006
Almost a third of businesses in the West Midlands operate from home, according to the latest national survey from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
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Companies fare poorly in customer service survey
by Rosie Beasley | 23 Sep 2006
A survey has revealed that consumers feel let down by companies' customer service and consider them to be "out of touch".
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Young people lack home improvement skills
by Rosie Beasley | 22 Sep 2006
Britain's young people are largely unable to carry out their own home improvements, relying instead on tradesmen to do even the simplest of tasks for them.
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Retailers hit by poor weather and a late Easter
by Rosie Beasley | 21 Sep 2006
Retailers are suffering as a result of a late Easter this year, combined with an unseasonably cold March which deterred consumers from venturing outdoors.
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Majority of landlords ready for housing bill
by Rosie Beasley | 20 Sep 2006
The majority of landlords are aware of the licensing requirements under the new housing bill and are reacting accordingly.
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London's SMEs look to prioritise customer service
by Rosie Beasley | 19 Sep 2006
London's small and medium sized enterprises (SME) are prioritising provision of good customer service, a new survey suggests.
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Interest in commercial property investment is ongoing
by Rosie Beasley | 18 Sep 2006
Commercial property investment is creating substantial public interest and should continue to do so in the foreseeable future, forecasts suggest.
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Employers warned to ensure they are covered
by Rosie Beasley | 17 Sep 2006
Delays in the implementation of new fire safety legislation mean that small businesses could find themselves without valid insurance, industry experts have warned.
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SMEs will suffer under pension reform
by Rosie Beasley | 16 Sep 2006
Employers and business chiefs are concerned that forcing companies to pay more for staff pensions will affect employment levels.
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Landlords and tenants could suffer under new laws
by Rosie Beasley | 15 Sep 2006
New licences will be introduced tomorrow - April 6th - when the 2004 Housing Act comes into effect along with certain rules that are causing dismay among landlords.
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