http://www.knowledge.hsbc.co.uk/ News for small businesses http://knowledge.hsbc.co.uk/_images/logos/knowledge-centre.gif http://www.knowledge.hsbc.co.uk/ 144 27 en-gb Wed, 8 February 2012 8:15:20 GMT http://www.knowledge.hsbc.co.uk/news/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. Fri, 3 February 2012 10:53:10 GMT http://www.knowledge.hsbc.co.uk/news/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. Fri, 3 February 2012 10:50:46 GMT http://www.knowledge.hsbc.co.uk/news/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. Fri, 3 February 2012 10:49:52 GMT http://www.knowledge.hsbc.co.uk/news/local+market+campaign+wont+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. Fri, 3 February 2012 10:49:00 GMT http://www.knowledge.hsbc.co.uk/news/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). Fri, 3 February 2012 10:47:53 GMT http://www.knowledge.hsbc.co.uk/news/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. Fri, 3 February 2012 10:47:02 GMT