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Theo Paphitis backs TV series for new retail products

Theo Paphitis backs new BBC TV showIt’s often said the UK is a nation of inventors.  Well, a new TV series from the BBC, backed by Theo Paphitis of Dragon’s Den, is on the hunt for people who’ve designed products they think should be sold on the high street.

By News Desk 6th January 2010 at 9:39 | Read more ...

Jelly business wins Essence of the Entrepreneur

Bompass & Parr by Rankin - Essence of the EntrepreneurA combination of strange and wonderful small businesses have once again been brought to life by superstar photographer, Rankin. This year’s Essence of the Entrepreneur awards will showcase the winners on London’s South Bank in an exhibition at the end of the month.

By News Desk 5th January 2010 at 12:40 | Read more ...

Will 2010 herald the rise of the Mumpreneur?

Mumpreneur - rise of the startups mothersHere come the girls?  Well, many are predicting women will become a greater entrepreneurial force during this decade. Among them will be a growing band of mothers – mumpreneurs as they’ve been dubbed by one new survey.

By News Desk 4th January 2010 at 10:19 | Read more ...

Pre-Budget Report 2009 – small business reaction & impact

Alistair Darling Pre-Budget Report - small business impactIn his final Pre-Budget Report before the election, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling offers some benefits to help SMEs, but the overall package is short of what most small business groups wanted. Here are the key facts, feedback and opinion.

By News Desk 9th December 2009 at 14:24 | Read more ...

Christmas cheer for high street retailers?

Positive pre-Christmas retail salesSales on the high street have grown at their fastest rate for two years according to the latest Distributive Trades Survey from the Confederation of British Industries (CBI). The survey showed 40% of retailers had seen sales volumes rise in the year to November.

By News Desk 27th November 2009 at 13:46 | Read more ...

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