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ERP failing to meet the needs of medium sized firms

The big hitters in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) are failing to meet the needs of medium-sized firms, according to new research published today by Intact Software, conducted by YouGov.

Construction industry smartening up to attract new business

The builder’s bum could be a thing of the past as the majority of construction workers now want to smarten up their appearance to save their jobs and win new business because of the current economic climate, according to the latest research.

Survey shows spiralling energy prices and other costs are hitting small businesses hard

Forum of Private Business calls for proper policing of energy companies to help firms control cash flow

TTF announces softwood imports beat the forecast in 2010, but advises volumes will be lower in 2011

In 2010, 5.23 million m³ of softwood was imported to the UK and in 2011, volume is predicted to fall to 4.81 million m³, a decline of 8.1%.

Modest recovery is forecast for 2012, with softwood import volume projected to increase by 3.5% to 4.98 million m³.

Construction needed to stimulate economic growth

Addressing an audience of more than 80 Parliamentarians and 150 construction industry leaders, civil servants and journalists at the House of Commons, Bill Bolsover, the Chairman of the Construction Products Association, identified the construction industry as a key driver of economic growth and suggested ways in which government should kick start the recovery.