29/06/2009

TALENTMAP TO GO LIVE JULY 7th 2009
Employers are constantly looking at ways in which they can create a competitive advantage and improve the performance of their business and one proven method of achieving this is by developing the talent and skills of staff.

29/06/2009

BUSINESS CALLS FOR CLARITY OVER PUBLIC FINANCES
Most businesses agree with the recent sentiments expressed by the Bank of England Governor, Mervyn King, over the need for a clearer plan outlining how the public finances will be improved.

19/06/2009

ACT NOW ON EURO REGULATIONS CHAMBER URGES NEW MEP'S
West Midlands business leaders are calling on Britain’s new MEPs to address the current economic crisis and begin building for long-term prosperity by lobbying for changes in European regulations.

29/05/2009

LATE PAYMENT REMAINS THE BIG PROBLEM BUT TURNOVER EXPECTATIONS IMPROVE
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Monthly Business Survey published today (Friday), reveals the extent of the problem businesses face with late payment and confirms their recruitment intentions over the summer months.

05/05/2009

PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY REQUIRES URGENT REVIEW, SAYS BCC
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for an urgent review into how the music-licensing organisation, the Performing Rights Society (PRS), operates. The call follows the release of worrying new survey findings, in which the BCC questioned 200 businesses on their experiences dealing with the PRS.

16/04/2009

SMALL FIRMS MUST BE GIVEN FAIRER OPPORTUNITY TO ACCESS PUBLIC CONTRACTS
The All Party Parliamentary Small Business Group has today published its report into SME access to public procurement. Commenting, Richard Sheehan, Director of Shropshire Chamber, said:

16/04/2009

SUPPORT WITH CREDIT INSURANCE ESSENTIAL IN BUDGET, SAYS SHROPSHIRE CHAMBER
Commenting on reports that small and medium-sized enterprises could receive support in next week’s Budget from new government guarantees on trade credit insurance, Richard Sheehan, Director of Shropshire Chamber, said:

01/04/2009

STAGGERING INCREASE IN BUSINESS RATES IS STILL GOING TO HIT FIRMS AT WORST POSSIBLE TIME
Commenting on the Chancellor’s announcement today to stagger the increase in business rates, Richard Sheehan, Director of Shropshire Chamber of Commerce, said: