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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Lending to small firms through brokers rises
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Commercial 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, 2010Doug 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, 2010When 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, 2010Britain’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, 2010Formula 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.
British Gas criticised for late payment fees
Sunday, August 29th, 2010British Gas has been criticised for imposing late payment fees on small business customers who are struggling.
Employers face increased financial burden from discrimination allegations
Sunday, August 29th, 2010Employers face an increased financial burden because of a rise in discrimination allegations, with many settling ‘spurious’ claims rather than facing the cost of going to court.
