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Following the recent criticism of The High Street Innovation Fund, set up in response to The Portas’ review, it seems that it is up to individual consumers, high street shops and other local businesses to make a difference to our town centres. As widely reported, of the 100 councils given a share of £10million...
The 2nd report by Lord Young, advisor on small business and enterprise to David Cameron, has now been released and is worth a read; particularly if big business, business schools and various Government departments on both a national and local level embrace the emphasis...
Today is StartUp Britain’s second birthday and to celebrate the growing numbers of start-ups in the UK a rotating birthday message will be shown on London’ BT Tower. StartUp Britain was launched on March 28 2011 by Prime Minister David Cameron to celebrate, accelerate...
Start Your eBusiness Strategy Whilst governments struggle to show growth in their economies and the media fixate on ‘doom-mongering’ it is heartening to know that small business’, owner-managed enterprises and start-ups are using these recessional times to look at new opportunities. Entrepreneurism is about...
Today is International Women’s Day, which is highlighting the issues women are facing around the world; namely equality and empowerment. Whilst the UK has long been a leader in addressing these issues and seen as an inspiration to women around the world, there is...
It’s clear that large retailers are leaving the high street in their droves and they are not coming back. Even healthy chains are predicted to be cutting back their estates this year. This could however be an opportunity to help nurture the high street...
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Staying Open For Business‘ This years’ National Business Planning Week concluded on Sunday with over 300 businesses registering for free advice and business planning templates. Devised, launched and implemented in just 2 months, this was a first step in equipping UK businesses and start-ups...
You now have the pieces … solve the puzzle of success ! National Business Planning Week, in partnership with Business In You, finishes on Sunday 17th and in only 7 days has helped over 300 businesses work out how they are going to grow...
Day 5 of National Business Planning Week is a key day as it amalgamates your work on identifying customers, working on your marketing strategy and thinking through operations. If you have been downloading and working through the templates and resources we’ve been posting,...
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Will You Be Using These Excuses On Valentines Day? “Oh no I forgot” “Meant to … but was busy.” “Let me make it up to you.” Help Is at Hand With Business Planning Week With over 300 companies already taking part it is not...
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At A Crossroads And Need To Grow Your Business ? National Business Planning Week, in partnership with Business In You officially starts today (Monday 11th Feb) and finishes next Sunday. It is free to sign-up and each day you can download a simple-to-follow planning...
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