PepsiCo today announced the 10 start-up companies from across Europe that will make up PepsiCo10 – a programme designed to discover and support emerging technology companies.
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The five essential steps of a successful business turnaround
John Treace, a specialist who has taken part in many business turnarounds in his career, has, time and again, noticed the same problems, regardless of whether the reason for the turnaround was a relatively minor situation or a reorganization after bankruptcy.
The Dragon and The Apprentice combine to motive Leeds students
Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis will be speaking to more than 1,400 sixth form students in “An audience with Theo” at Saviles Hall in Leeds on 3rd of October.
Surge in demand for flexible offices as more new starts ‘flexy work’
Regus, the world’s largest provider of flexible workspace, has reported a 30% increase in demand for virtual office services in the last 12 months.
How UK’s SMEs can successfully trade with Third World countries
Many local SMEs in the United Kingdom find it difficult to do business with those of companies and business firms that belong to the Third World countries because of many known and unknown factors, Faizan Usmani explains.
Northern Ireland’s best small company celebrates a berry successful pitch
The entrepreneur behind a premium liqueur infused with wild berries has won the Northern Irish heat of The Pitch 2011, as the search for Britain’s best new small companies continues.
Is your business ready for a CRM system?
Every business, large or small, needs a customer relationship management (CRM) application. If you are a small or medium-sized business, you might think it’s just enough to use an Excel spread sheet or other desktop application to help you keep track. But as this information is recorded, it can also become fragmented–stored in a variety of places.
BT offers small businesses a tech ‘kickstart’
BT Business has launched a finance scheme offering start-ups the chance to lease up to £15,000 worth of technology and telecommunications solutions.
O2 unveils first instore SME workshop inside London outlet
O2 have announced the opening of a new O2 Workshop at the O2 Shop in London’s Tottenham Court Road. The workshop is a revolutionary drop-in workspace targeted at flexible workers, entrepreneurs and local small businesses, offering one-stop-shop support.
Northern Irish finalists revealed in search for Britain’s best small businesses
Five entrepreneurs from Northern Ireland will pitch for the chance to win business support worth £50,000 at the last regional heat of Britain’s biggest small business pitching contest.
Farmer hatches an entrepreneurial plan for growth
Fresh from winning Cornwall Entrepreneur of the Year, egg farmer Julie Hewitt from St Wenn, near Bodmin has set her sights even higher with plans to expand her family run business.
Deliver results for your business; step five
How to deliver results for your business. There are six steps you need to take, this week we look at step five – take action!
The search is on for technology’s most inspiring women
everywoman, the UK’s largest female business community, is inviting entries for the second year of its everywoman in Technology Awards, supported by Women in Technology
CMI ramps up activity to deliver employability skills to young people
In an attempt to help tackle youth unemployment, address the complaints of business leaders and deal with management skills gaps, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has redoubled its efforts to ensure young people graduating from UK schools have basic management and leadership skills.
Businesses given chance to win a Makeover with Karren Brady
Nectar Business, the UK’s leading business loyalty programme, is offering one UK company the chance to win a business makeover, including a two-hour consultation with leading UK business woman and star of BBC 1’s ‘The Apprentice’, Karren Brady.
