Greater flexibility the biggest motivator for women entrepreneurs A new survey of women entrepreneurs has revealed that gaining more flexibility between work and family life is the biggest motivator for women to go it alone in the business world.

Black entrepreneurs with disabilities say it’s harder to do business in London Almost half – 46 per cent of black entrepreneurs with disability questioned in a recent survey said that it has become harder to do business in London in the last two or three years, while just 9 per cent think it has become easier.

Credit crunch blamed as more businesses go into administration The effects of the credit crunch have been blamed for a sharp increase in the number of firms going into administration.

Registering a food business with your local authority Registering with a local authority can save your business time - and it's free.

Free Start-up Fact File aimed at Minority Businesses A free start-up factfile, just launched by London-based business and economic development company, ABi Associates Limited, is packed full of useful information for potential entrepreneurs.

Capital complacency stifling small business growth Small business complacency is harming future growth potential and increasing the chance of business failure across London according to information released last week by Business Link in London.

LDA Business Leadership Coaching Programme The LDA is hosting Business Leadership Aspire event on Monday 31 March 2008. This unique event will offer a morning of insight and advice on how to realise the potential for small business owners.

Dragons Den judge launches national academy for entrepreneurs Entrepreneur and 'Dragon's Den' judge Peter Jones has launched a new National Enterprise Academy, dedicated to unlocking entrepreneurial talent among teenagers from all educational backgrounds.

How I expanded and diversified my business Ironically, it was becoming a full-time mother that kickstarted Abiola Ajayi-Obe’s business, SmartChartz..

Running my own business gives me flexibility and work-life balance Chireal Swallow, a trained psychologist, set up her children’s sleep clinic, Naturally Nurturing based in Sanderstead, at the age of 30 after discovering there was very little literature to help her manage the sleep patterns of her babies.

Government unveils new action plan for the creative industries The first ever comprehensive plan for government support for the creative industries is published today, marking their shift from the margins to the mainstream of economic and policy thinking.

International entrepreneur shares business insights at free event An international entrepreneur, who went from being a 15 year old school drop-out to a co-founder of a multi-million hair care company, will share his business insights at a free lecture at Canterbury Christ Church University on Friday March 7.

Business leaders attend inaugural event of UEL’s Black Business Observatory Business leaders gathered at the University of East London (UEL) Docklands campus on Wednesday 30 January to debate strategy for an innovative project aimed at invigorating and inspiring black-owned enterprise in London.

Bursaries of up to £3500 available in Camden & Islington Innovation Central awards bursaries of up to £3500 to help innovative businesses in Camden and Islington to grow and prosper.