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Small business owners "should stop moaning" says Sir Alan
Sir Alan Sugar has labelled some businesses owners "moaners" who have being 'living in a Disney World'. Sugar, who is the Government's enterprise champion, made the comments at a business...
SMEs optimistic despite declining orders
SME confidence is riding at its highest level in two-and-a-half years as firms' order books move towards stabilising, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). While the business...
'Don't cut small business support', Government urged
The Government must maintain its support for small businesses in the face of any public spending cuts, the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has said. And, ahead of a 'crucial' 18 months for the...
Business confidence 'on the up'
Confidence among UK businesses has risen to its highest level in 18 months, according to the results of a survey published today. In research conducted for professional services firm KPMG, 19% of...
Optimism improves in manufacturing sector
Improved export prospects have helped lift manufacturers' optimism, an industry survey has revealed. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI)'s quarterly industrial trends survey suggests that...
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