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Voicebox for SMEs everywhere, the FPB summarise the vital issues of the day

The Magnificent 07

What your organisation needs is not seven magnificent sharpshooters, but rather seven magnificent strategies for success.

When profit is not enough

CSR is an expression of the belief that it is no longer enough for a company to simply profit its owners, but why should SMEs care?

Wheel of misfortune?

The proposed introduction of regional casinos in the UK has proved controversial. What will be their impact?

You are in Business


Why a new marketing era has dawned

The internet has slowly crept up on us, after all the initial hype, and transformed how people live, work, spend their leisure time and how they buy things.

The rapid emergence of social communities and the uptake of broadband means that we are now into territory where even the most web-savvy marketing gurus are out of their depth


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Veiw Infocus


From fragrant harbour to golden gateway

Who could forget those poignant scenes when, as midnight struck, a tearful Chris Patten watched the rainswept Union flag being taken down to mark the official handing back of Hong Kong to the Chinese? It was July 1, 1997 ? almost ten years ago ? when this ceremony heralded the end of more than 150 years of British rule. And Patten, Hong Kong?s governor for five years, was not the only person there,

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Three-way split on rate decision
The majority of Bank of England policymakers voted to keep rates at 5% this month, but one voted for a cut and another for a rise.
Mortgage approvals hit fresh low
The number of new mortgages approved by the major banks fell to a new record low in June, and is down 67% on the year.
Ryanair price error 'to be fixed'
Ryanair says it will fix a fault on its website that means it is breaking official rules on price clarity.
Bush drops veto to housing bill
The White House says President George W Bush has dropped opposition to a housing bill that could boost the US economy.

Third day of world trade talks
World Trade Organisation talks in Geneva dealing with farming subsidies are yet to reach an agreement.
Fuel retailers drop prices
National supermarket chains are leading a fuel price cut on the UK's forecourts.
Alcohol sales under scrutiny
Ministers have warned that the drinks industry must act more responsibly or face new laws on alcohol sales.
Motor boss on industry outlook
The BBC's Julia Caesar talks to Bob Lutz, Vice Chairman of General Motors, at the British Motor Show.

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