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Sir Alan Sugar
Business body hits back at Sugar
The Federation of Small Businesses defends struggling small firms from criticism by government enterprise champion Lord Sugar.
Sugar's recession outburst

RBS logo RBS seeks to attract small firms
RBS appeals to small business customers of all UK banks as it tries to hit lending targets set out by the Treasury.

Gordon Brown Internship scheme for small firms
The government is to create 10,000 "skilled internships" to help graduates find employment with small companies.

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How the recession changed your High Street
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How small firms can ride out the downturn
To Let Sign Too choosy?
The empty business parks that turn down small firms
Small businessman Tony Lees Economy bite
More help needed to drive the UK economy


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