The CBI is today calling for action to make careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) more attractive and easier to access.
Month: March 2014
Getting to know you: Jonathan Freedman
Jonathan Freedman, 33, is a British entrepreneur specialising in the Berlin residential property market. We talk to him about his inspirations in business and find out what he would have done differently given the chance.
More than half of companies have never heard of new Financial Reporting Standard
A survey by the chartered accountancy firm, HW Fisher & Company, has found “worrying” levels of confusion and complacency among company finance departments about imminent changes to rules on financial reporting.
Looking for that Eureka moment?
Feeling stuck? Here’s a tried-and-true method to jump-start the creative process.
Yogurt Maker Chobani Looks to Raise $500 Million to boost global expansion
Chobani the largest independent processed foods company in world is looking to raise institutional investment to take on the multi-national brands head on
Are you a Wallflower or a Slick Operator? – How to make networking work
We all dread the over-aggressive networker, but being a wallflower is no fun either. What style of networking will work for you?
What employers can learn from Simon Cowell & Cheryl Cole
Simon Cowell’s decision to ask Cheryl Cole to return to The X Factor as a judge has put a spotlight on the issue of rehiring former employees and some of the issues which need to be considered when doing so, according to an employment law specialist.
Being good-looking lets men get ahead in business…but doesn’t help women
A study showed investors are more likely to put money into ventures if the man making the pitch is handsome.
Leading alternative funders launch SME finance portal
A unique collaboration between the UK’s main alternative business funders aims to make borrowing easier for the country’s SMEs – whilst aiding the main banks to support rejected applicants.
£300 Million Investment To Support Growth And Jobs In UK Science
Cutting-edge science projects to drive innovation, growth and create jobs in the UK’s high performing science sector, will benefit from a £300 million boost as part the government’s long term economic plan, Science Minister David Willetts will announce today.
Getting to know you: Stuart Brown
We talk to Stuart Brown, TeleWare’s Director of Customer Experience about his inspirations in business and find out what he would have done differently given he chance.
Balderton Capital lead $8M Series B in Hotel recommendation start-up Top10.com
Hotel shortlist specialist Top10.com has secured $8m Series B finance in a deal led by equity investment firm Balderton Capital, bringing its total funding to date to $12.4m.
Quill signs up Smedvig Capital as new investor in £5M round
Content creation platform to use new funding to consolidate position as UK’s “content marketing leader” and to expand abroad
The growing culture for Online Brand-Hijacking
As cosmetics company Lush defeated online retailer Amazon in a trademark battle at the UK High Court last month we look at how ‘Brand-Hijacking’ can affect your online traffic when a rival buys adwords around your brand.
Top Finance Tips For Importers
Businesses that want to grow are encouraged to consider exporting to foreign markets, but they should also consider importing when required.