SME Business News

British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) has expressed concerns that recession was not a closed chapter, as the UK’s economy faces a slow recovery and a high risk of relapse.
The BCC’s latest fiscal forecast predicted a “highly uncertain” outlook for the UK economy, saying that it was likely to remain so “for a considerable time.”
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The FSB has discovered that 48 per cent of business sectors have seen a rise in the level of flat rate VAT they pay
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has discovered that the flat rate VAT charged by HMRC to the smallest of businesses has risen to a higher level and the FSB has urged [...]

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After cutting operating costs to the bare minimum, many smaller firms are hiring sales staff, improving their websites and boosting marketing activities in an effort to tackle tough trading conditions.
Research carried out by the FPB also found that business owners expect their efforts will pay off. More than half (56%) of those surveyed expect to [...]

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Business organisations urge small firms to say no to the National Insurance rise
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has joined forces with other business and employment organisations to call on small firms to sign a petition urging the Government to freeze National Insurance.
Research by the FSB with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) [...]

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