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Monday, May 03, 2004
Government claims UK firms to benefit from EU expansion
All 25 states in the European Union stand to benefit from higher productivity and economic growth after enlargement, according to a new report published by Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt
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Monday, April 05, 2004
Bankruptcy is no longer a disincentive to entrepreneurs
Business is a dynamic process and difficulties and failure are an inevitable part of an enterprise economy ... However, the fear and consequences of honest failure should not be so disproportionate that they act as a disincentive to entrepreneurs
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Monday, March 22, 2004
Budget 2004 and your business
Chancellor Gordon Brown unveiled a mixed Budget for business, with a promise to get tough on tax avoidance and to close the “loophole” that companies have at least in the last year enjoyed.
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Thursday, December 11, 2003
The Pre-Budget Report – Effects on small business
Black Enterprise has gathered the main points of the 2003 pre-Christmas budget report that will affect anyone that runs their own business or invests in one. Small businesses should benefit from some of the proposed new measures
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Monday, April 14, 2003
Budget 2003 – Small Business Regulation
Over 99 per cent of all UK businesses are categorised as small-to-medium size (SMEs). Together, they generate more than 12 million jobs. Successive governments have hit such firms harder through various regulations
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Monday, April 14, 2003
Budget 2003 - The role of Enterprise
The role of enterprise in delivering growth and flexibility in a modern economy is critical. Ambitious, enterprising businesses drive competition, support flexible and adaptable markets, and help to support sustainable regeneration
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Monday, April 14, 2003
Budget 2003 - Corporation Tax
Further reforms of the corporation tax system to remove tax distortions to business decision-making, simplify and modernise the tax system, and ensure that the UK remains an attractive place for businesses
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Monday, April 14, 2003
Budget 2003 - Promoting enterprise in disadvantaged areas
Entrepreneurial and business activity in disadvantaged areas is central to the sustainable regeneration of these communities
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Monday, April 14, 2003
Budget 2003 - Science and Innovation
To promote commercial R&D in the UK, the Government has introduced tax credits for SMEs and large companies
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Monday, April 14, 2003
Budget 2003 - Capital allowances for Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Budget 2003 allows 100 per cent first year capital allowances for small businesses investing in ICT. The allowances provide a favourable and stable environment for businesses seeking to invest in technology that promotes greater efficiency
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