There 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
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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.
Over 50s helped to start up businesses
Friday, January 13th, 2012Unemployed people aged over 50 are being helped back into work by a charity that provides them with the advice and support needed to start their own business.
Cleaning firm gives Karlene a fresh start
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012After being released from prison, Karlene Thompson turned to Startup for help to launch her business idea.
New enterprise group helps firms to tackle issues
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012It has been nearly a year since Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership was set up, so what is it offering small firms in the area?
