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August | September 2001 |
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Small firms still suffering payment delays at the hands of large companies
Queen’s Speech brings limited cheer for members
FSB’s foot and mouth loans top £110,000
Scams continue to trap the unwary
Stakeholder pension deadline imminent
New service calls banks to account
FSB joins alliance to tackle care sector crisis
Number of start-ups falls...and it could get worse
Staff abscences still a problem
Number of start-ups falls. and it could get worse
The number of business start-ups during the first quarter of 2001 fell by 9 per cent on last year's figures. According to research published by Barclays, there were 106,000 new businesses during the first three months of the year and 102,000 closures.
The next set of figures may also show a significant reduction as the full impact of the foot and mouth outbreak is reflected. However, the rural economy usually represents only 12 to 14 per cent of new businesses across the country.
For the full News, see pages 4-5, 7-8, 27 of the August/September 2001 issue of First Voice
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