Business Secretary Vince Cable congratulated a local business and a Government partnership in Lancashire for securing more than £9 million from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Industry should lead on new ‘Copyright Hub’
The creative industries need to play a key role in leading and funding the Copyright Hub, a marketplace for rights to streamline copyright licensing and make transactions easier for creators, rights holders and users, according to an independent report published by Richard Hooper.
Ecademy unveils new chairman with ambitions to turn business network around with £1.5M investment
Ecademy, the floundering entrepreneur network created by Thomas and Penny Power in 1998, has confirmed the appointment of serial entrepreneur Lyndon Wood as a white-knight investor and chairman.
Interim Management Market focused on growth as volumes ease upwards
The news is good for Interim Managers with the latest snap shot survey from award-winning, Interim Management provider Russam GMS showing that the market is stabilising and is now firmly focused on growth
Past Olympians and pilot of world’s fastest car join forces at showcase for best of British education
Inspiring the next generation will be the theme at the British Business Embassy today as 120 UK and international delegates will explore how sport, science and technology can be used to inspire young people to further study.
UK’s flexible workforce is still positive despite depressed economy
Against a backdrop of economic negativity, the survey found a high level of enthusiasm within the contractor community and a number of far more positive responses than might have been expected.
Startup Britain helps businesses go global over the olympics
A national campaign is set to help businesses capitalise on the upcoming Olympic Games by offering a free event to promote international trade, kicked off by the Deputy Mayor of London Kit Malthouse.
Businesses Rank New and Nostalgic Office Technology
4-Year-old Operating System Named as Nation’s Favourite…Whilst Nearly a Quarter Hanker After the Return of the 150-year-old Typewriter!
Pay-as-you-go finance firm offers free advice on UK roadshow
Pay-as-you-go financial services firm e-FM, which has a base in Central Park, Manchester, is organising advice sessions up and down the country for businesses trying to avoid falling foul of the recession.
30 per cent hike in companies using short term finance
A major crackdown by the taxman, credit squeezes by the banks and a volatile property market has led to a 30 per cent surge in companies and high net worth individuals using bridging loans to pay tax returns.
Olympic designer Stella McCartney & James Bond Producer Michael G. Wilson lead creative charge at British Business Embassy
Creative England is launching a national business development fund of up to £1 million to support creative and digital businesses across England.
UK’s creative sector set to receive £100M international investment & jobs boost
A UKTI event running alongside the London 2012 Olympics will see global firms committing multi-million pound investments guaranteeing hundred of new jobs in the creative & media sector today.
UK innovation going for gold at US conference
Innovative British companies, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists have been brought together with the elite of US venture fund managers and investors at a major conference in London to promote investment in Britain’s rapidly growing high-tech sectors.
Ineffective management is estimated to be costing UK businesses over £19 billion per year
The recent Government Growth Review emphasised the role of good leadership and management in helping achieve sustainable economic prosperity and growth.
Surge in manufacturing sector leads to highest SME turnover rate for five years
Business activity during the second quarter of 2012 among 4,000 UK SMEs using non-bank funding facilities, has seen a dramatic rise to pre-recession levels, according to a report by Bibby Financial Services.