Nick Clegg is pushing for a growth in employee-owned firms
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?
One in seven shops empty
One 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.
Widening trade gap forces exporters to look farther afield for new markets
December trade figures, out on Thursday, are likely to paint a downbeat picture. Despite Government attempts to rebalance the economy towards manufacturing and exports, the trade gap has been increasing in recent months, reversing what had seemed to be an improvement.
Barbour battles the internet copycats
Clothing brand Barbour is stepping up efforts to scupper copycats after the rise in popularity of its products over the past year.
Sparkling Nails Inc looks abroad after sales boom
Nails Inc, the nail bar and polish brand, is set to cash in on booming demand for manicures by expanding on to the Continent and the Middle East.
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
War wounded get a fresh start
Monday, February 6th, 2012One company is using apprenticeships to give disabled ex-servicement new career prospects
Business booming at online advertising service Telemetry
Monday, February 6th, 2012Online video advertising service Telemetry, used by multinationals such as household goods giant Reckitt Benckiser to deliver and audit campaigns, is rapidly expanding with the help of new contracts.
Ask Jo: Do I have to declare trees nearby, but not owned by me, on my buildings insurance?
I am in the process of buying a new house and need to get buildings insurance in place. There is a large lime tree in the street outside the property. Do I need to declare this on my insurance application and will insurers cover me if the tree causes subsidence? There are some cracks in the pavement around the tree and I am a bit concerned.
Review for Sly Bailey’s pay package
Newspaper publisher Trinity Mirror’s remuneration committee is to review the pay of chief executive Sly Bailey.
