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BIS calls for evidence on dealing with dismissal and “compensated no-fault dismissal” for micro businesses

The Department for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS) has issued a call for evidence seeking views on two measures to address concerns that dismissal procedures can be too onerous, particularly for smaller businesses: Dismissal processes. Views are sought on whether the … Continue reading

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Revised timetable for auto-enrolment staging dates issued

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a revised timetable of staging dates for auto-enrolment which has details of a delay in implementing staging dates for “small businesses” proposed on 28 November 2011 by the pensions minister, Steve Webb. … Continue reading

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Government Launches new Mentoring Scheme for SME’s

The Department for Business Innovation and & Skills (BIS) has launched a new mentoring scheme designed to give British SME‘s free access to more knowledge and support. The web site is www.mentorsme.co.uk .  The aim of the website is to offer a single … Continue reading

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Government to free business from red tape – or a stitch up?

In a speech last week to the Federation of Small Businesses in Liverpool, Mark Prisk (Minister of State for Business and Enterprise) revealed Business Secretary Vince Cable’s (who was recalled to a meeting at 10 Downing Street) plans for a … Continue reading

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