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Entries from May 2008

SMEs Encouraged To Register For Public Sector Contracts

John Williams - Tuesday 06.05.08, 16:25pm

The government enterprise department will allow SMEs greater access to public contracts by registering their business with www.supply2.gov.uk
Under the latest scheme small businesses will have access to public contracts around the UK with a value of £100,000 or less.
The move is part of the Department for Business’ enterprise strategy outlined earlier this year, to help [...]

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Tags: FSB · Small Business · UK Economy

SME Groups Angry Over Competition Commission Outcome

John Williams - Friday 02.05.08, 13:09pm

Small business groups FSB and ACS are among many expressing disappointment at the outcome of the Competition Commissions inquiry into the grocery sector.
The two year inquiry resulted in the Commission concluding that consumers are enjoying the benefits of competition, while totally ignoring the impact on independent retailing.
Several business groups have lobbied on behalf of small [...]

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