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Nominations for business-friendly MP awards announced May 14 2008
The shortlist for the Forum of Private Business's (FPB's) 2008 business-friendly MP award has been announced. Read
Decision-makers spend over two months a year out of office May 14 2008
A total of 60 per cent of small business senior decision-makers spend a minimum of five hours a week out of the office – the equivalent of 32.5 working days a year, T-Mobile research has revealed. Read
Government pledge to help female entrepreneurs May 13 2008
The minister for women Harriet Harman has promised that the government will do what it can to 'back up' women's businesses 'in the early stages' if they want support. Read
Queen’s Award for Moneypenny Apr 30 2008
A company that answers over five million calls per year for British businesses has won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category. Read
Banks put the squeeze on SME owners Apr 02 2008
Company directors face bankruptcy as banks tighten their grip on business loans, according to Mark West of London-based Berley Chartered Accountants. Read
Calls made for more female entrepreneurs Mar 31 2008
Giving business advice at an event organised by Train 2000 in Liverpool, Professor Susan Marlow of Leicester Business School called for more female role models. Read
HSBC searches for Britain’s top new businesses Mar 18 2008
The eighth HSBC Start-Up Stars Awards has been launched. The awards welcome any fledging firms less than three years old that can prove they have the determination, dedication, creativity and business acumen for success. Read
Women business leaders question government business fund Mar 14 2008
The British Association of Women Entrepreneurs (BAWE) has questioned the potential effectiveness of the government's £12.5 million fund for women entrepreneurs. Read
Dragons’ Den calls for entries Mar 10 2008
The BBC is searching for Britain’s best entrepreneurs and will be auditioning throughout the coming months for the next series of the Dragons’ Den. If you’re genuinely seeking investment for your business idea or invention, they would like to hear from you. Read
British small businesses 'optimistic about growth' Mar 04 2008
More than half - 65 per cent - of small businesses aim to expand over the coming years, according to a new report. Read