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Individual entrepreneurial skills important to SME success
Entrepreneurial skill matters more to the survival of SMEs, compared with any support mechanisms in place, claims one business expert.
Call for entries: BBC2's The Restaurant
Raymond Blanc is once again on the lookout for a couple to join him in opening and running a restaurant.
Wanted: Women in business
Official figures show that over 130,000 women started their own businesses in 2003, but the Government wants more.
Britain is a good place to start a business
'Setting up a business in the UK is mercifully quite an easy thing to do', claims a business expert.
SME owners more chance of making a million than 'pop star'
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.
SMEs growth down under Labour
The rate of growth of SMEs in the UK has deteriorated under Labour leadersip, according to a report commissioned by the Conservative party.
South East Business Awards call
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.
Changing market makes entrepreneurial skills 'increasingly important'
The combination of a changing jobs market and an increased interest in enterprise amongst young people is making entrepreneurial skills increasingly important, a business start up expert has claimed.
Awards opportunity for female entrepreneurs
Aspiring female entrepreneurs are invited to enter the Business Plan Awards, launched by women’s lifestyle website handbag.
More women succeeding in business
An increasing number of female directors are taking charge of British businesses and are apparently more likely to make those concerns profitable, according to research from information solutions company Experian.
Business angels come at a cost
Business angels can play a vital role in small business start ups, but their involvement can sometimes have a negative impact as well, a leading business expert claims.
Small Business Week 2007 launched
Monday 29th October sees the start of a week-long initiative dedicated to championing the 4.5 million small enterprises in the UK. Small Business Week brings together Government, business experts and owner managers to discuss the barriers to success for the small business community.
Personality still counts in business
‘Keep it personal’ – that was the message from the small business owners taking part in a recent panel debate hosted by SmallBusiness.co.uk and UK Online on the benefits and pitfalls of creating an online presence.
Entrepreneurs 'born not taught'
Entrepreneurs are born, not taught, is the conclusion of a new survey conducted by UK Business Forums.
Most enterprising place in britain named
A North Staffordshire project dedicated to bringing enterprise to forefront of economic development in one of the most deprived areas of the West Midlands has won Enterprising Britain 2007.