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Hasty investments to catch EIS tax breaks unnecessary, says tax expert

Radius Equity director Gary Robins warns against racing to meet 'imaginary deadlines' and adds that tax breaks can be applied retrospectively.

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Businesses urged to snap up unfavourable domain names

Companies following in the footsteps of Microsoft and Taylor Swift by buying unfavourable TLDs before internet trolls do.

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Paying below minimum wage ‘slavery’, says entrepreneur

Aspect.co.uk MD Will Davies also calls for those who pay employees lower than £6.50 per hour to be jailed.

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The future of the plumbing entrepreneur

Steve Emmerson, MD of heating franchise business, Homeserve Alliance looks at the changing face of entrepreneurs and the traditional business owners that are determined to stay ahead of the competition.

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Majority of SMEs considering alternative finance to raise capital funding

Half of mid-market businesses also feel alternative finance has opened up new opportunities for funding.

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Crowdfunding campaign launched to pay for selected students’ accommodation

Living The Dream scholarship initiative used collective financial clout to fund worthy students’ living arrangements.

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Using wireless to drive your business further

Smaller business thrive on their agility, so why do so many still not embrace the kind of wireless technology that can provide it? Peter Hannah, regional director UK, Ireland & Nordics, NETGEAR explores

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Nick Clegg 'most likely to lie in TV debates'

Liberal Democrat leader also most likely to be seen as a 'loner' and 'eccentric', report finds.

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Using wireless to drive your business further

Smaller business thrive on their agility, so why do so many still not embrace the kind of wireless technology that can provide it? Peter Hannah, regional director UK, Ireland & Nordics, NETGEAR explores

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Nick Clegg 'most likely to lie in TV debates'

Liberal Democrat leader also most likely to be seen as a 'loner' and 'eccentric', report finds.

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Crowdcube reveals seed-funding programme for start-ups

Crowdfunding platform's latest product is aimed at pure start-ups.

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CBI warns against post-election ‘power vacuum’

Business body sets out plan for next parliament's first 100 days in paper Best Foot Forward.

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Resurgent Wigan open for business

In this piece, in partnership with Wigan Council, we look at the opportunities available in the heart of the Northern Powerhouse

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Budget 2015: Mixed reaction to budget from small business groups

Some welcome investment focus but others say chancellor 'missed a trick' by not offering more support for enterprise and SMEs.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial