Resources for SMEs including the latest government support schemes and information on smaller business issues.
2012 Budget - changes to help smaller/mid-sized businesses
The 2012 Budget has updated the details of schemes announced in the Autumn Statement as well as introducing some further measures to help smaller businesses. It has also increase the size of business qualifying for some of the schemes to include mid-sized businesses. Check out whether your business qualifies for help under theses government schemes.”
SME news
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The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) has launched a new toolkit for collections as part of its online services (icmOS), which includes template letters and a series of interactive tools covering the major areas of credit risk assessment and collections techniques.
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The ICAEW is working with UK trade and investment (UKTI) and Uk export finance (formerly ECGD) to promote the benefits of exporting to its members working in smaller businesses and advising them. In association with UKTI it has produced a publication for first time exporters international trade: an accountant’s guide.
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A new website – Business Finance for You - brings into one place a wide range of finance providers across Britain.