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SMEs hiring more staff than at any point in last three years

More SMEs are hiring staff earlier in the year than ever before, according to the latest figures.

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UK SMEs want VAT cut to boost business and economy

New research suggests many UK SMEs crave a cut in VAT to dramatically benefit the economy and their businesses. More than three quarters of small and medium sized firms feel that the current sales tax is too high, the survey commissioned by Sage found.

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Losing key personnel could spell the end for more than 50% of SMEs

More than half of small or medium sized companies would be forced to stop trading if a key member of staff was lost, according to new research.

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London Mayor gives SMEs recruitment help

Small businesses are being assisted in their efforts to recruit the top international talent by the Mayor of London.

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SMEs fear rejection as just one in five applies for finance

There is a massive divide between companies seeking finance for expansion and those desperately borrowing to survive, according to a new survey.

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