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Communications expert and university lecturer, Chris Parker, has identified the essential business principles and practices, skills and attitudes, that, he argues, underpin business success not just in hospitality and catering, but in every industry.
Everyone wants to be an entrepreneur these days, but few people have any money to do anything about it.
We talk you through the key pieces of information you will need for your business plan if you want to borrow money from a lender.
Jeremy Fennell, Managing Director, PC World Business on the most effective ways to manage your cash flow on the move.
More than 120 high-potential start-ups from around the world convened in London this week to participate in the Start-Up Games, competing for the chance to be recognised as an international start-up champion.
A recent survey from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development showed that two-thirds of companies believe they will have to cut jobs if the economy does not improve over the next 12 months. However, as most businesses are acutely aware, while reducing the payroll may be necessary, there can be negative ramifications; for example skills shortages, impact upon resourcing, damage to morale and so on.
Jade lived in care from the age of 13, then left school at 16 and moved into supported housing. Despite her tough start in life, the 23-year-old from Saltash has now opened her own beauty business with help from The Prince’s Trust.
Lizzy was made redundant, and her unemployment triggered depression and anxiety. Taking part in The Prince’s Trust Enterprise programme gave her the motivation she needed to set up Ignition, and change her life.
The UK’s leading sales professionals have today been revealed as finalists for the 2012 National Sales Awards in partnership with Huthwaite International. The shortlist includes some of Britain’s most high profile businesses including BSkyB, Virgin Media, LivingSocial and Royal Mail.
MADE: The Entrepreneur Festival is celebrating the vital role of young people in British enterprise with the launch of its Change Makers competition, in association with Coutts.
When Kate Swinn first came to The Prince’s Trust, she was an unemployed single mother of two. Just a year later she is running her own business, teaching hairdressing and beauty therapy to vulnerable adults and young people who are struggling at school.
So, your business is established and growing. How are you going to keep the momentum going and your business on track? You need a focused plan to take your business to the next level. Kay Daniels tells us seven key steps for financial performance measurement and improvement.
A former British army General has said that the UK should recognise the talent and experience of Service leavers which is ready to be tapped for society’s broader benefit.
London-based crowd analytics software specialist Crowd Vision has closed a substantial funding round which will enable the business to expand international sales activities and execute product development plans.
Danny McGhee was unemployed for more than six months before approaching The Prince’s Trust. After receiving a interest loan, and help with his businesses plan, Danny’s business is now going from strength to strength.
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