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Remote Worker Awards winners announced

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

Remote Employment, a website for flexible and home-based jobs, has announced the winners of the Remote Worker Awards.

Former Sotheby’s director secures £100k investment on Dragon’s Den

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Patrick van der Vorst, former Sotheby’s director and founder of ValueMyStuffNow.com, has received a £100k cash investment from BBC Dragons Theo Paphitis and Deborah Meaden.

Complete our small business questionnaire for the chance to win a case of champagne

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

To celebrate the launch of our DAILY coverage of enterprise news, features and advice for small businesses, we are giving readers the chance to win a case of champagne.

Lending to small firms through brokers rises

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Commercial lending to small firms organised through brokers has risen by 17 per cent, though overall lending is still less than half what it was at the peak in 2006.

Former Dragon launches two-day boot camp for entrepreneurs

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Doug Richard, former BBC Dragon and founder of training academy School for Startups, has launched a boot camp for entrepreneurs.

Do business abroad

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

When the UK just doesn’t seem big enough to fulfil your business goals, it might be time to make a move overseas. Anita Brook looks at what to consider before seeking markets across the pond.

Manufacturing boom may not last as worries about factory output linger

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Britain’s manufacturing renaissance is likely to be highlighted in figures due this week, but there are worries about how long the factory wheels can keep spinning.

Budding investors should weigh up the time and cost involved in launching an original product

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

Formula 1 engineer Richard Thorpe spent his days designing 200mph cars for McLaren, but another technological challenge was always on his mind – how to make an affordable 15mph folding electric bicycle.