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£1bn tech fund unveiled by Brown

A venture capital fund to support technology-based start-ups and small companies has been launched by the prime minister.

LDA invests £3.9m in Manufacturing Advisory Service

A £3.9 million investment has been made to improve support for manufacturing firms in London.

Govt unveils cyber security initiative

The government has launched its Cyber Security Strategy to allow businesses to operate safely in the digital revolution.

Sunderland software firms gain £2.9m investment

An initiative to support small companies in Sunderland's software industry has received a £2.9 million boost.

Innovation for Scotland plan unveiled

The Scottish government has published a new framework to encourage innovation in the country's businesses.

FSB: Govt broadband goals in a time warp

The government's goal for UK broadband speeds is out of date and will not help small business, an industry group claims.

Innovation 'key to Northern Ireland firms' survival'

Small-to-medium sized companies in Northern Ireland should invest in innovation and research to survive the recession, the government advises.

Innovation machine supports north-east science firms

A new initiative in the north-east will support innovative small firms in the region's science industry.

SMEs gain broadband support in Northern Ireland

A broadband advice centre has opened in Northern Ireland to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) take advantage of the digital revolution.

Firms 'need to tackle packaging problem'

Businesses at all stages of the supply chain will be required to improve how they use and dispose of packaging under a new government initiative.

Small firms 'more likely to fall for illegal software'

Small companies are more likely to use unlicenced software because they do not have the resources to look at IT compliance, it has been claimed.

Guides & Tips

Weathering the storm

Here are five top tips from Anthony Karibian, CEO of XLN Telecom, to help steer your business clear of disaster.

Profit from online accounting software

Accountancy and book keeping packages are now available online. And businesses stand to gain much by using them, says Mark Davies, of e-conomic.

Cash in on tax credits

If you’re an innovative small business, then you could be claiming thousands in Research and Development tax credits.

Don't Miss

Cloudspotting

Cloud computing is a prime candidate for over-hyped IT buzzword of the year. But what does it mean and how do you try it?

Going virtual

With a wide area network (or WAN) you can connect your business’s systems together across several sites without having to rely on the low speed and unreliability of the public internet.

Video-conferencing

While nothing can replace a face-to-face meeting, a videoconference is a good second best.

Events Calendar

City University & Knowledge Connect: Free money from the LDA for your business

29th June, City University, Ground Floor, Room AG07

Protecting Your Business

6th September, Best Western Country Hotel, Caerphilly

Formerly the Lloyds TSB Tax Guide, the FT Guide to Personal Tax is now published by Pearson Education. Written by Sara Williams, CEO of Vitesse Media Plc and Jonquil Lowe, this unique guide gives step-by-step advice to completing your tax return as well as 100 tax-saving tips.

FT Guide to Business Start Up

Formerly the Lloyds TSB Small Business Guide, the FT Guide to Business Start Up is now published by Pearson Education. Written by Sara Williams, CEO of Vitesse Media Plc, this unique guide has sold over two million copies. It offers practical advice about starting and running your own business.

Growth Company Investor

Growth Company Investor is widely recognised as the leading magazine for investors interested in AIM and smallcap companies. Published 10 times per year, and brought to you by an award-winning analyst team, it offers subscribers unrivalled insight into high-potential smaller companies. Subscribe today with a 50% discount in your first year.

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BT Tradespace

Hear more about BT Tradespace, an online platform for small businesses provided by BT.

Easy and effective email marketing

Parker Trewin, Director of Marketing and Communications at Genius.com, demonstrates how Genius Pro can help you manage your email marketing campaigns more effectively.

Marketing an SME online

No matter what kind of business you are in, an online presence has become a vital tool for promoting your company and selling your products and services.

Competitive advantages from home working

Research shows that 69% of UK employees would like to work from home, with a further 20% saying they would take a pay cut for this type of flexibility.

Blogs

Will Alan Sugar sweeten business prospects?

Marc Barber 10/06/2009

While any help singled out for small businesses should be welcomed, the appointment of Sir Alan Sugar as ‘Enterprise Tsar’ smacks of gimmicky desperation. Have your say »

A corner turned?

Penny Proffit 23/10/2008

Much like the faces of the soldiers on the landing boats heading for Omaha beach in the movie Saving Private Ryan, there is a grim acceptance among owner-managers that the foreseeable future is going to get bloody. Have your say »

Intellectual property – Protect your assets

Guest Blogger 22/10/2008

As markets adapt to the impact of the current financial crisis, ambitious owner-managers will seek to identify and nurture core value in their enterprises. Have your say »

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