NEED INVESTMENT FOR YOUR TECH START_UP?

Highgate Associates and Enterprise Corporate Finance are seeking to invest in the best of the UK’s start-up high tech businesses over the next three to six months.....more

BLACKBERRY BANNED IN THE UAE

Following a long-running dispute over BlackBerry’s failure to bring its services into line with telecoms regulations, the UAE Telecoms Regulations Authority has stated that services will be suspended as of 11 October 2010.....more

RAISING THE RETIREMENT AGE

After 6 April 2011 employers will no longer be able to issue forced retirement notices for employees set to reach the age of 65....more

Budget 2010 criticised by the Federation of Small Businesses

One of the key points outlined in this year’s Budget was the plan to boost private sector investment outside of London and the South East...more

Recession still keeping two thirds of UK business owners awake at night

Despite recent signs of economic growth, a staggering 63% of UK business owners continue to worry about losing clients....more

Blackberry declares war on the iPhone

RIM, the manufacturer of BlackBerry has announced the release of a new handset – the BlackBerry Torch 9800. ...moRE

Forum of Private Business comments on the budget

FPB welcomes emphasis on small business - but warns against electioneering...more

2010 Budget - Two and two won't
make four

Edward Rimmer, UK chief executive at specialist business finance provider, Bibby Financial Services comments on todays budget...more

Budgeting for Business Abroad: Tips from T-Mobile UK

T-Mobile UK have compiled some top tips on the best value deals and services available to help keep costs low while travelling and doing business abroad. ...more

Job vacancies up 1%

Demand from UK employers for new workers rose steadily upwards in February. The number of new job opportunities increased by 1% in February compared to January, with average salaries up by 5% according to the Reed Job Index. ...more

Recession-fighting firms focusing on sales and marketing, survey finds

Small businesses are hoping to beat the recession by stepping up their sales and marketing strategies, a new survey has revealed...more

Support for UK enterprises criticised by head of small business

The chief executive of the Small Business Service (now 'Enterprise and Business Support'), David Irwin, has criticised the Government for its failure to set targets, in his keynote address at the House of Commons last week......more

Robert Kiyosaki, world's leader in financial education 'live' in London

Best-Selling Author of 'Conspiracy of The Rich' and 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' to appear at the ExCeL in London on June 11th.....more

Time is running out for backdated business rates appeals, warn FPB

Small firms are being warned that they have less than a month left if they want to contest their business rates over the past five years.....more

High-speed internet breakthrough for northern businesses

It was announced today that the northern city of Leeds is set to become one of UK’s most advanced business and financial institutions by installing a high-speed fibre network....more

Social Enterprise Ambassadors become prizes for entrepreneurs

The Social Enterprise Ambassador programme has launched its first-ever mentoring competition, offering exclusive access to all 28 ambassadors' offices, insights and experience as prizes...more

Small firms losing out on energy deals

With figures suggesting big companies are able to secure far better energy prices than small businesses the Forum of Private Business (FPB) is urging firms to shop around for better deals...more

Forum of Private Business criticise EU plans for maternity pay increase

The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has hit out at the European Parliament’s plans to introduce full pay for the first 20 weeks of maternity leave.....more

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