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New Business Funding Options for Rural Firms in Suffolk and Norfolk

New Business Funding Options for Rural Firms in Suffolk and Norfolk

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New Business Funding Options for Rural Firms in Suffolk and Norfolk

New funding programme launches for businesses in rural Suffolk and Norfolk – available from the LEADER programme

Young Entrepreneur Fights 'Fast Fashion'

Young Entrepreneur Fights 'Fast Fashion'

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Young Entrepreneur Fights 'Fast Fashion'

Young entrepreneur, Tom Cridland, opens new Kings Road store to sell luxury clothing and promote his fight against the needless cycle of waste in fashion

Businesses Say UK Economy is Biggest Concern in 2016

Businesses Say UK Economy is Biggest Concern in 2016

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Businesses Say UK Economy is Biggest Concern in 2016

ICAEW survey highlights vulnerability to changes to businesses due to our reliance on domestic trade

Second #MicroBizMattersDay Celebrates Small Business

Second #MicroBizMattersDay Celebrates Small Business

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Second #MicroBizMattersDay Celebrates Small Business

#MicroBizMattersDay on Friday 8 January is a day of collaboration among micro-enterprises around the world

'Make Tax Digital' Urges Removal of Quarterly Tax Return Requirement

'Make Tax Digital' Urges Removal of Quarterly Tax Return Requirement

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'Make Tax Digital' Urges Removal of Quarterly Tax Return Requirement

Government says firms don't need to submit four tax returns a year. And a petition forces Parliament to debate planned reforms to small business tax returns

Shopify Launches Build a Business VI Contest

Shopify Launches Build a Business VI Contest

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Shopify Launches Build a Business VI Contest

Shopify has announced a new "Build a Business VI" contest open to online retailers who are newly established on the eCommerce platform. Find out more here

Cumbrian Businesses Vow to Help and Grow Stronger

Cumbrian Businesses Vow to Help and Grow Stronger

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Cumbrian Businesses Vow to Help and Grow Stronger

Cumbrian businesses rally to support for each other and the public during the December floods brought by Storm Desmond

ITV to Host Christmas Jumper Day

ITV to Host Christmas Jumper Day

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ITV to Host Christmas Jumper Day

ITV are set to host their annual celebration for Christmas Jumper Day, and SMEs are also looking to do their bit for charity. Find out how to get involved

£50 Million Flood Fund Launched

£50 Million Flood Fund Launched

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£50 Million Flood Fund Launched

£50 million will be made available to help families and businesses to recover from recent floods in Cumbria. Learn more about the money and advice on offer

Bosses Urged to Prepare for National Living Wage

Bosses Urged to Prepare for National Living Wage

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Bosses Urged to Prepare for National Living Wage

On 1 April 2016 the new National Living Wage comes into effect. The government is urging employers to take "4 simple steps" to prepare for the change.

Business Growth Scheme Scrapped

Business Growth Scheme Scrapped

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Business Growth Scheme Scrapped

The Business Growth Scheme has been scrapped by Government as part of its Spending Review. Read about the reaction from the business community to the news

Funding for Lending Scheme Extended to 2018

Funding for Lending Scheme Extended to 2018

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Funding for Lending Scheme Extended to 2018

An extension to the Funding for Lending Scheme has been confirmed until 2018, but what exactly does this mean for UK SMEs? Fleximize reviews the details

Fintech Firm Tops Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50

Fintech Firm Tops Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50

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Fintech Firm Tops Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50

Financial technology firms rank highly in 2015 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 – WorldRemit wins top award.

Santander Seek Out 'Big Ideas'

Santander Seek Out 'Big Ideas'

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Santander Seek Out 'Big Ideas'

Santander's Big Idea Competition is looking for bright, young minds who can solve tech issues in finance industry.

54% of Firms Fear Impact of NLW

54% of Firms Fear Impact of NLW

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54% of Firms Fear Impact of NLW

New survey says 54% employers will feel impact of National Living Wage, starting in April 2016. Businesses to improve efficiency and productivity to cope.

Small Welsh Town Goes Offshore

Small Welsh Town Goes Offshore

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Small Welsh Town Goes Offshore

'Fair Tax Town', Crickhowell in Wales, finds a legal loophole to avoid paying tax in protest of a fairer tax system.

Women Effectively Working for Free Until End of 2015

Women Effectively Working for Free Until End of 2015

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Women Effectively Working for Free Until End of 2015

Women earn 14.3% less than men despite Equal Pay Act 45 years ago. But there are positive signs of change at senior level.

Seedrs Takes Equity Crowdfunding to US

Seedrs Takes Equity Crowdfunding to US

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Seedrs Takes Equity Crowdfunding to US

Seedrs is about to launch equity crowdfunding in the USA following a change in law allowing American investors to back companies they believe in.

10m Get Ready for Global Entrepreneurship Week

10m Get Ready for Global Entrepreneurship Week

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10m Get Ready for Global Entrepreneurship Week

Take part in Global Entrepreneurship Week - the world's biggest celebration of entrepreneurship, running from November 16-22. Access UK wide events online

Santander Launches Fintech Startup Challenge

Santander Launches Fintech Startup Challenge

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Santander Launches Fintech Startup Challenge

Santander InnoVentures has announced a new worldwide DL Challenge for startups using distributed ledger technologies in a bid to fuel innovation in fintech