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Social Enterprise conference goes to Birmingham
Voice - the largest UK conference for social enterprise comes to Birmingham and the West Midlands region from February 10-11, 2009.
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Most UK Entrepreneurs are first born
Six out of ten entrepreneurs in the UK were the first born in their family, according to research into the characteristics of successful business owners.
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Supplier Diversity in Europe and the US
Nicholas Theodorakopoulos and Prof. Monder Ram of Leicester Business School, summarise the differences between the European and US contexts for supplier diversity and the resultant, practical implications.
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Businesses failing to recognise the spending power of the UK’s black and minority ethnic communities
The spending power of the UK’s black and minority ethnic communities continues to grow exponentially yet business leaders, marketers and public relations practitioners are failing to tap into this lucrative market...
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New business training course for budding fashion designers
A specialist & intensive New Business Start-Up Course, especially designed for those thinking of setting up their own business or fashion label.
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Businesswomen more likely to survive recession than men
Female business owners are more likely to survive tough economic times than men thanks to their pragmatic and open approach to business, according to Business Link in London (BLiL).
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Black businsesses line up for Olympic contracts
Black and minority ethnic businesses in West London are being encouraged to apply for Olympic contracts that could create new jobs.
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Agency and temp workers to receive the same rights as permanent staff
New plans will see agency and temporary workers receive the same rights as permanent staff once they have been employed for 12 weeks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Registering a food business with your local authority
Registering with a local authority can save your business time - and it's free.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How I expanded and diversified my business
Ironically, it was becoming a full-time mother that kickstarted Abiola Ajayi-Obe’s business, SmartChartz..
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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.
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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.
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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.
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