Small firms urged to get involved in National Apprenticeship Week
Small firms have been called on to take part in this year’s National Apprenticeship Week to help raise awareness of the opportunities apprenticeships can offer school leavers, graduates and the unemployed.
Red Tape Challenge focuses on company law
Small firms are being called on to help cut excessive regulation in company law, as part of the Government’s on-going Red Tape Challenge.
Pensions auto-enrolment delayed until 2017
Business groups have welcomed the Government’s decision to delay the pension auto-enrolment date for small firms by two years.
Local market campaign won’t help high street long-term, say retail groups
A Government-backed scheme to encourage new traders to set up market stalls in their local town has been criticised by business groups.
Enterprise calendar highlights key dates for small firms in 2012
Small firms can quickly check upcoming business events in 2012, following the launch of a free online business calendar by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
Small firms compete to be Private Business of the Year
Small firms have been called on to enter the Private Business of the Year Awards 2012, which celebrate the most successful UK private sector organisations.
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