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Failure in business 'a lesson learned'
British start-ups need to regard failure as 'a lesson learned' rather than something negative, according to entrepreneur Shaa Wasmund.
Companies should exploit intellectual property, says IPO
All businesses, in any industry, will be creating intellectual property they need to protect, entrepreneurs are warned.
CBI poll shows manufacturers' seven year confidence low
British manufacturers are more pessimistic about their future output than they have been for the past seven years, the Industrial Trends Survey produced by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) shows.
Redundancy a spur to business start-up
Fear of being made redundant is encouraging people to set up on their own, according to a survey.
More business focus needed at school
The youngest member of the Forum of Small Business has hit out at the education system as it emerges only 11 per cent of young people intend to study science and technology related subjects.
SMEs working longer weeks
British entrepreneurs are clocking up 50 hours every week, according to a survey on the work-life balance culture of Britain's small business managers.
No time for holidays, insurer says
More than a fifth of small business owners in the UK do not have time to take a day off as holiday over the whole year, according to a survey.
Franchises offer 'a proven and profitable model'
The 'proven and profitable model' offered by franchises has caused a steady increase in the number of potential entrepreneurs taking up the service, a survey shows.
BRC: Recession not imminent
Growth in sales may slow but the economy will not go into recession, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) predicts.
Tough times can help long-term productivity, group says
Financial problems caused by the credit crunch will encourage producers to improve their profit margins and become more efficient, the Manufacturing Institute believes.
Nominations open for mentor awards
Small businesses are being invited to nominate inspirational mentors for a new award.
Law firm claims business act not good enough
The European Union's Small Business Act for Europe is not bold enough, according to law firm Ward Hadaway.
'More security' for international traders
Businesses wishing to trade overseas will be offered more protection under a new European Union contract law, the government says.
Business founders seek work-life balance
More than a quarter of those who set up their own business did so to achieve a better work-life balance, according to an online poll of 908 owner-managed businesses SmallBusiness.co.uk.
Entrepreneurial spirit still strong in the UK
Undeterred by the threat of economic slowdown, a large number of UK entrepreneurs are keen to start their own businesses.