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Empty office plan for budding entrepreneurs
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012Empty Government offices will be offered to budding entrepreneurs launching new businesses, David Cameron said as he unveiled “The Business in You” campaign to encourage people to believe “there is a business in everyone”.
Chancellor looks at ‘crowd funding’ for entrepreneurs – Web investors help firms but bypass rules
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012It started as a way for artists and good causes to raise money from the public through the internet. But now it’s being taken seriously by the Treasury.
Sprint for last £50m of 2012 Olympic contracts
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012There are still some £50 million of Olympic contracts still to be awarded and small businesses are being urged to make the most of the opportunities still out there
Britain has best B&Bs in the world
Friday, January 20th, 2012Britain has the best B&Bs on Earth, according to tourists worldwide, it has been revealed. UK bed-and-breakfast establishments took the first three places in the world’s best B&B table compiled by the TripAdvisor company from tourists’ reviews.
Over 50s entrepreneurs – Case study
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012A charity which helps unemployed over 50s return to work by starting their own business has helped two people in the East Midlands transform their lives.
Guest blog: A beginners’ guide to creating Apps
Monday, January 16th, 2012As the smartphone and tablet PC markets continue to expand, the app market is ripe for SMEs to exploit. Author of the Small Business Guide to Apps David Howell, has penned an exclusive blog for fwmf.com providing a great starter guide for the uninitiated.
‘Colleges pose cut-price threat to the High Street’
Sunday, January 15th, 2012Fears are growing that colleges’ increasing emphasis on vocational courses that offer cut-price services direct to the consumer could undermine established businesses.
