News

Company closures fell in 2007 despite slowdown Feb 26 2008
The number of company closures fell by three per cent in 2007 despite the economic slowdown, according to figures from the Ministry of Justice. Read
Search for UK’s most enterprising place begins Feb 22 2008
Now entering its fourth year, Enterprising Britain shines a spotlight on areas of enterprise excellence from across the UK; those places that have helped transform the social and economic fortunes of their community. Read
Individual entrepreneurial skills important to SME success Feb 18 2008
Entrepreneurial skill matters more to the survival of SMEs, compared with any support mechanisms in place, claims one business expert. Read
Call for entries: BBC2's The Restaurant Feb 05 2008
Raymond Blanc is once again on the lookout for a couple to join him in opening and running a restaurant. Read
Growing numbers of 'olderpreneurs' going into business Jan 21 2008
Increasing numbers of over-50s are setting up their own SMEs, according to one business expert. Read
Disabled entrepreneurs face 'unique' challenges Jan 15 2008
Setting up a SME is difficult for anyone and disabled people in particular struggle in business, according to industry experts. Read
SMEs growth down under Labour Jan 14 2008
The rate of growth of SMEs in the UK has deteriorated under Labour leadersip, according to a report commissioned by the Conservative party. Read
Britain is a good place to start a business Jan 10 2008
'Setting up a business in the UK is mercifully quite an easy thing to do', claims a business expert. Read
SME owners more chance of making a million than 'pop star' Dec 14 2007
Entrepreneurs who set up their own business have a one in 200 chance of making a £1 million within two years of starting up, according to research from business experts. Read
South East Business Awards call Nov 22 2007
According to new research, 86 per cent of business leaders in the South East of England believe local businesses should support their respective neighbourhoods and play an active part in schools and community projects. Read