Dion Taylor, CEO of the Snow+Rock Group tells us what keeps him motivated, his ambitions and why those looking to follow in his footsteps should look to do things once and do them right.
Month: February 2012
Finalists announced in 2012 everywoman in Technology Awards
The UK’s largest female business community, everywoman, has announced the 2012 finalists in the everywoman in Technology Awards, once again uncovering the UK’s most successful and talented women working within the technology sector.
4Networking & Blackberry kick start business with Make It Happen On a Monday sessions
UK Business networking organisers 4Networking and BlackBerry have teamed up to create a new concept in face-face networking called Make It Happen Mondays.
Why Don’t Companies Want Business from Start-Ups?
Almost a year after Start Up Britain was launched, there are still very few special deals being offered. There are thousands of startup companies – who wants to sell to them?
Government appoints Jason Holt to advise on apprenticeships
Skills Minister John Hayes today announced that social entrepreneur and jeweller Jason Holt will head-up an employer-led review examining what more can be done to help SMEs take on apprentices.
Free training launched to boost business mentors
An innovative online training tool has been launched to help get thousands of experienced business people mentoring small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
The Prime Minister celebrates Angel Investing at No 10
Angel investment was recognised by the Prime Minister as the most important source of capital for start-up and early stage businesses at a event held at No 10 Downing St last Friday.
Is the FA breaking Discrimination Act by only wanting English Man?
With most of England preoccupied who should succeed Fabio Capello as manager of the England Football Team. There appears to be a growing majority of opinion that the person who is appointed should be English or at least British. Can the FA just seek to hire an English man? Can your business do similar? Bellamy Forde investigates.
Business insolvencies rise due to lack of access to funding say Bibby Factors
The Insolvency Service has released the latest figures for company insolvencies in England and Wales for the fourth quarter of 2011, which shows there were 4,260 in total – an increase of 7.2 per cent on the same period a year ago.
Getting To Know You: Rajesh Agrawal; Founder & CEO of RationalFX
We caught up with Rajesh Agrawal, who is the Founder and CEO of RationalFX, to ask what keeps him motivated, what his ambitions are and what advice would he give to those wishing to follow in his footsteps
Danielle Stewart appointed champion to the Red Tape Challenge
Danielle Stewart, a partner at Baker Tilly, has been appointed by BIS as one of their two Company Law Red Tape Challenge Champions.
GoCardless launches new payment service to replace merchant accounts
GoCardless, the new service which allows you to collect money directly from your customers’ bank accounts has gone live providing a real, and cost effective, alternative to accepting credit and debit cards.
Getting To Know You: Colin Liversedge, Founder & MD of vrSoftware
We caught up with Colin Liversedge, founder and CEO of the visual planning tool authors vrSoftware, to ask what keeps him motivated, what are his ambitions and what real-world advice would he give to those wishing to follow in his footsteps.
Cameron: New funding available for SMEs to help ambitious young people
Prime Minister David Cameron announces new round of Government funding to support thousands of apprenticeships up to degree equivalent making available a £1,500 apprenticeship incentive for small firms to take on youngsters eager to learn.
Cable launches biggest ever Apprenticeship Week
Business Secretary Vince Cable has launched the fifth annual Apprenticeship Week, and it is set to be the biggest they with over 500 events across the country celebrating the countless achievements of learners and employers.