Posts by Vicki Owen

Chemist heads for Aim

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Online chemist oneclickpharmacy.co.uk has announced plans to float on Aim within the next two years. The Amazon-style business was set up by pharmacy graduates Shaina Shipton, 26, and Priyesh Rawal, 27, with backing from their parents in 2009.

MADE IN BRITAIN: Traditional clocks are now sold as great art

Monday, May 14th, 2012

Clock maker Comitti is the latest entrant in Financial Mail’s Made in Britain competition, celebrating British firms.

Finance guide for women in business launched

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

A free guide to finance for women in business is being launched today to prevent women being ‘held back by gaps in knowledge about business funding’.

Event: Creating the next generation of women business leaders and entrepreneurs

Friday, May 11th, 2012

‘Creating the Next Generation of Women Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs: A Practical Guide to Making it Happen’ is a one day summit on Wednesday 16 May.

Black Country Special Report – ‘Inclusive spirit’ brightens the area’s outlook

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

Is Britain’s business getting the backing it needs? The Enterprise Zone went to a former industrial giant, the Black Country, to see what support firms are being offered by their Local Enterprise Partnership, taking in the zoo, a manufacturer of controls for space vehicles and a maker of parts for the Olympic torch.

Black Country Special Report – Peter aims to p-p-pep up the tourism trade

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

It is better known for its gritty industrial heritage, but the Local Enterprise Partnership has plans to make Dudley a tourist destination.

Black Country Special Report – 6,400 jobs in the zone

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

Is Britain’s business getting the backing it needs? THE ENTERPRISE ZONE went to a former industrial giant, the Black Country, to see what support firms are being offered by their Local Enterprise Partnership.

Black Country Special Report – Winners in race for Olympic contracts

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

The Black Country is benefiting from the forthcoming Olympics, with figures showing that nearly 50 businesses have won contracts from the London 2012 Games and associated projects.