This is the week for “Small Business Saturday”. More gimmicks are coming up as people across the Atlantic try to make people to spend. However, this campaign goes beyond simply making people to incur expenditure. Started in the US in 2010 by the American Express, the Small Business Saturday is meant to encourage people to […]
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UK author introduces us to the latest go-getters; the New Olderpreneurs
Discover how the over ’50’s are powering the next wave of business start-ups Vince Stanzione, the best selling author, has recently introduced his many followers to the New Olderpreneurs, the latest group of people who have over achieved in business. Stanzione, wrote The Millionaire Drop Out, the New York Times best seller as well as […]
Karen Brady is the government’s new Small Business Ambassador
The Government has appointed Karen Brady as its Small Business Ambassador. Brady is not only a part of the TV series The Apprentice; she is also the Vice Chairman of West Ham. This young entrepreneur is also lovingly referred to as First Lady of Football. At a conference in Manchester, Karen said that she realised […]
Reducing paperwork can greatly improve the chances of your business succeeding
Business owners have to keep track of many details, some of which can make the difference between success and failure. Just a couple of tips may be useful; if you aren’t already using them, consider how they might improve your income and reduce your paperwork. Social networking is not just for keeping up with your […]
Small businesses struggle to find decent employees
Small businesses are finding it hard to get employees with skills they need, even though there is high unemployment and many candidates are looking for employment. A recent report that Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) prepared found the percentage of businesses receiving unqualified candidates applying for work had increased by 7% over the […]