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 of co-operation that Lord Young advocates. Lord Young’s ‘Growing Your...
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 spotting future opportunities, not dwelling on what used to be...
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 still a long way to go in the world of...
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, then you are at a crucial point with your business...
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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 template (editable Word doc) that builds up to be a...
With one week to go until National Business Planning Week, each day for the next 2 weeks we are highlighting FREE impartial resources that will help small businesses and start-ups complete their business plan. Managing Cashflow Guides Finance, credit and general cashflow issues are a principal concern for all businesses. Wether you are starting...
Considering that 4 out of 5 SME owners have no formal training in financial matters and only 20% seek advice before applying for funding it is welcome news that a series of new iniatives have been announced today to make it simpler for UK companies to find the money they need to grow. Business...
The YBM Tour team and Business in You are inviting all UK businesses and start-ups to join in with the first National Business Planning Week between the 11th and 17th February 2013. This is a fantastic FREE opportunity for small companies to adopt the practices of larger successful companies and identify their opportunities for...
If you are passionate about business, have successfully run your own business or have recently set-up a new business and understand how difficult this can be, The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills are looking for two Entrepreneurs in Residence to spend a day a week in Government. This new initiative has been introduced...
More than 100,000 UK businesses could save £millions in annual accountancy and administration costs under reduced auditing and reporting requirements announced by the Business Secretary, Vince Cable today. The Government’s response to the consultation on Audit Exemptions and Change of Accounting Framework confirms plans to allow more companies to make a commercial decision about whether or...
