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Chancellor to introduce CGT concession for SMEs

24/01/2008

Chancellor Alistair Darling is expected to make a concession for entrepreneurs on his capital gains tax (CGT) reforms, by introducing a lower rate.

Olympics may oust small businesses

24/01/2008

Small businesses may be ousted by larger companies come the arrival of the 2012 Olympics, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) said yesterday.

Female entrepreneurs have "more options"

23/01/2008

Female graduates who pursue entrepreneurship rather than a job after graduating will have more options, according to graduate and undergraduate advice service, Flying Start.

Flexible working "increasingly looked at" by SMEs

2008-01-23

The work-life balance agenda is becoming increasingly important to both graduates and company directors of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), new research shows.

Government accused of spinning business stats

2008-01-22

The government has been accused of fiddling with company start-up statistics in an attempt to mask concerns over the business climate.

Virtual Office reassures clients

2008-01-22

Company directors of small start-up businesses can benefit from having a virtual office because it allows them to present a more reassuring image to prospective new clients, according to business services provider, The Virtual Office.

Life insurance crucial for self-employed

21/01/2008

Company directors who are self-employed must ensure they have life insurance because they are "responsible for all of their own benefits", according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

More over-50s starting new businesses

21/01/2008

Increasing numbers of olderpreneurs - company directors over the age of 50 - are establishing new business start-ups, according to non-profit organisation Prime.

GCT uncertainty leaves SMEs confused

17/01/2008

Uncertainty about whether or not the government will introduce capital gains tax (CGT) changes has led many company directors and entrepreneurs to consider selling their businesses, according to the CBI.

SMEs warned to remember tax deadline

17/01/2008

Business company directors, the self employed and anyone else with "more complicated tax affairs" should make sure they meet the deadline at the end of this month for the self assessment tax returns, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) said yesterday.