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 You’re busy running a business, so we’ve pulled together the latest business news for you. In this edition, we outline free leadership training for SMEs, a new Government led support programme to help businesses through uncertain times, provide guidance on how to save on your energy bill and tell you how you can become the next star of Dragon’s Den! Government provides real help The government has introduced a package of free support to keep your business fighting fit. Find information on the range of help available including sourcing finance and managing cashflow, raising productivity and saving money by reducing waste. Read more... New video tax guides launched for SMEs HM Revenue & Customs has announced a series of online guides and videos providing tax information to small and medium-sized businesses. The 10 videos provide an overview of tax issues including setting up in business, income tax for the self-employed, corporation tax and VAT. Read more… Keeping London working – support for businesses in the capital The London Development Agency has produced a useful guide outlining the support offered to businesses in the capital during the current economic downturn. Read more... Save on your energy bill The price comparison and switching site uSwitch.com has launched a service to help Britain's estimated 4.7 million small businesses obtain a better deal on energy. The move is in response to growing numbers of calls from SMEs keen to cut costs because of the recession. Read more... Assess the health of your business Have you got your finger on the pulse of your business' health? Business Link provides a free and easy to use tool to help you identify and tackle any potential problems before it’s too late. Read more... 2012 opportunities for the Events, Hospitality & Tourism Industry Supported by The 2012 Event Industry Development Group, this event brings together the event industries key players who will provide practical business insight, in an environment which will enable you to forge business partnerships with event organisers, venues and local government authorities, to name but a few. Read more... Enter the Dragons' Den Entrepreneurs from across the country have a chance to make their business dreams come true by appearing on Dragons’ Den. If you’re genuinely seeking investment for your business idea or invention, they'd like to hear from you. Read more... Business opportunities in the Gulf For those businesses interested in consultancy, contracting and supply-chain opportunities in the Gulf, UKTI is hosting an event on Thursday 26th March that will offer an opportunity to meet and question UK Ambassadors from the Gulf and UK companies who have already successfully entered this market. As a special offer, businesses registered on CompeteFor will receive a 25% discount by quoting LDF when they register. Read more... Grow your business in Westminster Is your business located in Westminster with an annual turnover of less than £1 Million and employs no less than ten full time staff? If so, the Westminster Small and Minority Business Council (WSMBC) can help you grow your business by providing access to valuable business, training and mentoring opportunities by large local firms. WSMBC also offer members the opportunity to attend free networking events. Membership is free. Read more... |
