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Free exhibition to help business start-ups
A free 2-day exhibition is being held next month to help entrepreneurs at the helm of start-up companies to expand their business.
Do you know it’s Christmas time?
Christmas is traditionally known as the holiday period but for many small businesses it can mean added stress and hassle.
Thousands more starting up
The number of businesses starting up in the first three months of 2006 was up almost 25 per cent on the same period last year, according to figures from Barclays, making it one of the strongest first quarters of recent times.
Government urged to put small businesses first
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is lobbying the Government to put small businesses at the top of its agenda for 2005 and has identified a list of issues to be addressed.
Fit for the Future
Small businesses looking to enhance their business performance and competitive edge should take note of the National Best Practice Campaign, a new initiative supported by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
Small businesses urged to innovate now
Small businesses that focus on marketing activity in the short-term and neglect innovation during the economic slowdown, may be storing up problems for the future, leading to reduced long-term competitiveness, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
London bridge for businesses to universities
A new resource has been set up to encourage London businesses to collaborate with universities to improve competitiveness through the use of their academic products and services.
Media recovery yet to arrive
Evidence continues to mount that the end of the recession in the media sector may have occurred but the recovery has yet to happen.
Capital’s creatives clubbing together
An organisation promoting London’s creative industries is planning a conference for next year to bring together the capital’s creative businesses from such diverse areas as fashion, architecture, advertising, media, publishing, design and PR.
Help for entrepreneurs in deprived areas
Hopeful entrepreneurs in deprived areas are being offered an opportunity for free training and help in starting up in business through the New Entrepreneur Scholarships, which begin in April.
Last chance for young entrepreneurs to win prize
Entries for the Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2002 close today, 18 February.
Boost for business innovation
London businesses now have an opportunity to exchange knowledge and ideas via Knowledge2Innovate, a free online portal established by the London Development Agency (LDA).
UK entrepreneurs feel ‘frustrated’
According to a new survey, 500 of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs are “frustrated by the lack of an established entrepreneurial culture in the UK.
Mothers of Invention
To celebrate International Women's Month, the British Library is bringing together four successful businesswomen in fields as diverse as music, science, online travel and food, for ‘Mothers of Invention', a panel discussion taking place on Wednesday 7 March 2007.
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Coaching for SME directors
A new course has been launched to enable young or newly appointed directors of small companies to discover more about their role and responsibilities.