London businesses are more optimistic than six months ago about the prospects for the economy and for their own companies, but anxiety about the Eurozone crisis is curbing hiring and investment plans.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Why every small business owner should spare time for a mentor
How and why can a mentor help small businesses succeed?
From bra queen to dragon: Michelle Mone looks to join the Den
Michelle Mone, one of the UK’s leading female entrepreneurs as the head of Ultimo has said that she would like to replace Hilary Devey in Dragons’ Den.
IT infrastructure more important than location
The majority of UK businesses are more concerned about whether a new office can accommodate their IT requirements than the location of the office itself.
Emergency bank lending scheme good news for small business
The Chancellor’s proposal for an emergency bank funding scheme to kick-start lending was welcomed as good news by the StartUp Britain campaign.
Online retail in UK set to top £77bn in 2012
The UK’s online retail market is set to grow 13 per cent in 2012 – cashing in a huge £77bn.
Castrol unveils winner of its search for technology stars of the future
Castrol has unveiled the winner of its inaugural ‘20/20 Challenge’. Chosen from a shortlist of five companies, UK-based WhipCar was picked by the judges after coming up with an innovative peer-to-peer car sharing network.
CBI calls on government to commission independent review of environmental taxes
With the coalition Government committed to raising the proportion of revenue from environmental taxation, the CBI has publishing a new report calling on the Government to undertake an independent review of its existing environmental tax landscape.
New study highlights the differences between male and female leaders
Men and women have different leadership strengths, and organisations need a balance of both if they are to be truly effective, claims a new study.
Exporters posting increased turnover and bucking national growth trend
An International Trade Survey highlights that demand for UK products is fuelling export growth with over 70 per cent of businesses boosting their export drive and posting increased turnovers across 2012
Summer Motivation – Beating the summer slump
Summer…it’s the time of year when employees slow down, take it easy and start to enjoy the nicer weather. Read Margery McBain’s advice for motivating staff.
£45.38 billion missed by UK retailers
New research report analyses impact of customer service across the UK on brand loyalty and sales
National campaign to suit-up the homeless unemployed receives over 1000 donations
With nearly 80 per cent of homeless people wanting to get a job and support themselves, this spring tailoring company A Suit That Fits teamed up with three homelessness charities to help their members get back into work.
Small Business network for business leaders
Guardian News & Media has today launched a new professional network for small businesses.
Prince of Wales set to discuss initiative for entrepreneurs over 50
The aim of the meeting is to discuss the work of The Prince’s Initiative for Mature Enterprise (PRIME) and how to extend its reach in supporting business creation for the over 50 entrepreneur. Founded by HRH The Prince of Wales, PRIME is the only national organisation dedicated to promoting 50+ self-employment and enterprise.
