If you have a low income it is possible you have lost out by the abolition of the 10p starter rate of income tax. So the current row about recent changes may affect you. But how? According to the respected and non-partisan think tank the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) The impact of Mr Brown’s - – - read more >

Computer giant Dell has introduced its Small Business Excellence Award to the UK, in conjunction with the Daily Express and British Chambers of Commerce. The awards are aimed at companies employing less than 100 people that can show they have used technology to deliver “superior customer value and experience” and improved customer relationships. Prizes include - – - read more >

Barclays is now accepting entries to its fourth annual Trading Places business awards. You can enter if you have been trading for between three months and three years, live in the UK and have an annual turnover of under £1 million. The closing date is the 30th of May 2008 This award differs from most - – - read more >

It’s now possible for anyone to freely access a huge resource library created for small businesses and startups by a consortium of UK universities. You can go straight to the search and browse page of the collection, called VentureNavigator, without having to register or login. The content includes: Accounting Advisors Angel Investors Brand Business Model - – - read more >

From October 2008, a new benefit called the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) will start replacing Incapacity Benefit and Income Support for those unable to work due to a disability or long-term illness. The new system will apply to new claims from 27 October 2008. Those with existing claims accepted before that date will continue - – - read more >

The International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research has an article about PRIME in the current issue. It puts information about PRIME and the (anonymised) results of surveys of the people who contact PRIME in front of an academic audience – particularly those interested in the literature on entrepreneurship. The report was part-authored by Laurie - – - read more >