Against a weak economic backdrop, brands in Britain spent almost 5 billion pounds advertising online in 2011, with video ads and marketing on social media platforms driving growth to its biggest increase in five years.
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Minister for employment backs new charter for work experience
The Minister for Employment Chris Grayling has urged employers to sign up to a new work experience charter published today by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Why some people succeed & others fail
Samuel Malone in his book Why Some People Succeed and Others Fail has looked at the way many people have overcome seemingly insurmountable handicaps and obstacles in their lives to go on and become successful in their chosen careers or areas of expertise. We asked him to shares a few of his insights with Business Matters
Tips on how SMEs can challenge new business rates
Listen to our latest podcast for top tips on how you can try to recoup costs owed to your business
Patent Box legislation stays intact and moves a step nearer
The draft Patent Box legislation remained intact at its first reading in Parliament, with just some minor tinkering at the edges according to a leading firm of patent attorneys.
Is shyness holding you back in business?
Top tips to overcome shyness using public speaking skills
Business Success for Britain’s Metrosexual Men
An increasing number of male entrepreneurs are breaking down gender barriers to start up traditionally female businesses
Karren Brady leads the search for the best of British business
The hunt is on for the cream of Britain’s small businesses with the launch of the Nectar Business Small Business Awards 2012.
Lord Sugar invests in former ‘Apprentice’ candidate Susan Ma
The businessman is going into business with the former contestant on a skincare range
Is the 2012 Budget good for small business?
You can please some of the people some of the time, but not all of the people all of the time. And as with most Budgets, that was the case today
UK SMEs missing out on money-saving schemes
UK businesses are missing out on Government support to help them improve their growth and environmental impact, according to new research
Cabinet Office warns that the Olympics could crash the internet
Companies should instigate home-working plans now to circumvent problems with online overload says infrastructure expert.
How Distance Learning benefits both Employee and Employer
Very few employers, or employees, for that matter, need any reminding that we’re living through economically challenging times. For most, this means constantly paring costs down to a minimum.
Enterprise Nation supports start-ups and small businesses with £15,000 giveaway
The business support company Enterprise Nation has today announced it’s latest winners of it’s ‘Fund101’ programme donated £15,000 to start ups and small businesses in the UK since January 2012.
Bank set to offer Repayment “Holiday” to Female Entrepreneurs to cope with Maternity Leave
Duncan Lawrie Private Bank has today announced that it will agree special terms on existing loan facilities to help female entrepreneurs keep their businesses running during maternity leave.
