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HMRC is penalising contractors, says FSB

If self-employed contractors work for other companies their legal status may be in jeopardy.

Plans to end forced retirement blasted by business group

Government proposals will be awkward for employers and humiliating for older workers, says the Forum of Private Business.

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Successful entrepreneurs: why they prosper

A survey has revealed the characteristics shared by the UK's most successful SMEs.

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"Struggling franchisees usually have themselves to blame"

Ex-franchisee Freddie Rayner says 90% of struggling franchisees should examine their own performance.

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World Cup retail boost exceeds expectations

However, the retail sector is unlikely to build on a strong second-quarter performance.

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Barren job market driving graduates to start businesses

One in three graduates say they're considering entrepreneurship as an option.

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Government to incentivise green entrepreneurs

The Carbon Trust Entrepreneurs Fast Track aims to stimulate investment in emerging ‘clean tech’ companies.

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Cable unconvinced by banks' lending approval claims

Claims that 80% of loan applications were being approved have been met with derision by the Business Secretary.

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NIC tax cut for deprived areas won't work, says report

The New Economics Foundation report predicts the growth in enterprise will be in affluent regions.

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