With John Lewis being held up as a great example of a successful employee-owned business politicians are keen for more firms to follow suit. So just how do you do that?
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One in seven shops empty
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012One in seven shops on the UK’s high streets stood empty in 2011 and further closures are expected this year as more people shop online and in out-of-town centres.
Debenhams issues weather warning
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012Debenhams trading director Suzanne Harlow, who will unveil the chain’s latest designer range this week, says success before the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics will depend on careful planning – and the vagaries of the British weather. 5
Glencore boss may have as much sense as money
Monday, February 6th, 2012Financial Mail on Sunday editor Lisa Buckingham on the Glencore/Xstrata merger, Facebook’s floatation and BAE.
A chance to make your mark with a great idea
Monday, February 6th, 2012Inventors, would-be entrepreneurs and innovative young businesses are being sought to enter a new Government-led competition
Momentum grows for cap on business rate rise
Sunday, February 5th, 2012Independent shop owners are lining up to condemn Government plans to raise business rates as Financial Mail’s Reduce Our Rates campaign continues to attract a groundswell of support this weekend.
Silver entrepreneurs set to rise
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012A rise in “silver entrepreneurs” will emerge by 2020 as enterprising pensioners find new money-making schemes to help them cope with the looming pensions crisis, a think-tank has predicted.
How to best approach people to network
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Mark Lovell, chairman of A4e gives his advice on how to overcome shyness to boost your business
