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Employment is up but small businesses still need more support

The latest employment statistics, released by the ONS last week, showed a 0.1% decrease in the unemployment rate.

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Will the National Loan Guarantee Scheme help contractors?

The National Loan Guarantee Scheme may be just the thing to help small businesses access cheaper finance and create more opportunities for umbrella company contractors.

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REC says something must be done about youth unemployment

After last week’s disappointing jobs statistics showed that youth unemployment is still increasing, the REC has called on the business community to become involved in proactive initiatives such as the Youth Employment Charter.

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Umbrella company contractors – is your client going to close this year?

New research from Aviva shows that around 10% of small firms in the UK are worried they might have to close this year if trading conditions do not improve.

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George Osborne must deliver a small business friendly Budget

As budget day looms ever closer, various organisations have been urging the government to create an environment that supports entrepreneurs, small businesses and umbrella company contractors.

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Contractors may have to wait longer for settlement

Rather than reversing the trend for late payments, a new directive from the EU could actually make matters worse, according to the FPB.

Contractors may have to wait longer for settlement » Read the full story

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