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Current inflation rate – October 2009
The latest official inflation data reveal a sharp rise in the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), up by 0.4% to 1.5% in October compared to the previous month. The increase was expected by many and prompted by fuel prices falling a lot less this year than last.
The Pitch 2009 winner – Anthony Lau of Cyclehoop grabs startup pitching glory
As Global Entreprneuership Week gets off to a flying start, entrepreneurs, startups and judges including Doug Richard, Apprentice winner Tim Campbell and millionaire plumber Charlie Mullins gathered in London for the finals of The Pitch 2009.
Startups Awards 2009 winners – Three Sixty Entertainment grabs top award
It seems to be the week to dish out awards to businesses large and small. Hot on the heels of the National Business Awards, come the gongs for the winners of the Startups Awards 2009. SmallBizPod was there to keep track and celebrate the success of UK start-ups.
National Business Awards 2009 winners announced
The National Business Awards are very much the UK’s business Oscars, celebrating the success of businesses large and small. SmallBizPod is at the awards ceremony and will keep you up-to-date with the winners as they’re announced.
Women entrepreneurs pessimistic or realistic about growth?
Over a third of women business owners (36.7%) are forecasting 10% revenue growth in 2009/10 according to findings of a major report on UK entrepreneurship. But female entrepreneurs are a lot more cautious than men when it comes to assessing their prospects.
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