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British leaders more upbeat than Europeans
UK CEOs are more optimistic about their companies’ fortunes than their European counterparts, finds research.
Cameron launches entrepreneurship campaign
Prime minister David Cameron has launched a major initiative in an attempt to boost entrepreneurship in the UK.
Education must encourage business, says Forum
Schools must take a leading role in boosting the number of youngsters who grow up to become successful entrepreneurs, says the Forum of Private Business.
Entrepreneur programme opens doors for 2012
A programme established to create a new generation of successful entrepreneurs in the UK has opened applications for its 2012 intake.
‘We are out of the recession,’ says Jones
Serial entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den investor Peter Jones believes UK businesses have seen the worst of the economic crash.
SMEs look to the government for help
Almost nine in ten businesses believe the government must do more to encourage business growth, research finds.
Small businesses expect growth in 2012
More than eight out of ten small company owners believe they will grow their enterprise over the next 12 months, research finds.
Inflation set to ease
Easing inflationary pressures may help prevent the UK from falling back into recession despite lowered revenue expectations, research finds.
FSB: 'Golden opportunities' for businesses in 2012
The Federation of Small Businesses has highlighted 2012 as a year in which companies can 'turn things on their head' and expand.
SME flexibility vital for recovery
Lean, agile small businesses and consumer confidence are the keys to economic revival, says a prominent entrepreneur.
Businesses lack faith in government
Six out of ten UK companies do not believe the government is providing the right support for economic growth.
London businesses down on prospects
Only 13 per cent of London businesses feel optimistic about prospects for the economy over the next six months, compared with 43 per cent in June.
Start-ups on the rise in UK
The number of businesses started in 2011 is up by 18 per cent on last year, research finds.
Entrepreneurs are the new role models
Young people see business leaders as their new role models, claims a survey.
FSB calls for SME growth plan
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has urged the government to install a growth programme to support smaller companies.
