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New government fund to support vocational training programmes
An announcement by Prime Minister David Cameron confirmed the recently-announced £250 million investment will help small business provide vocational training programmes while encouraging the skills needed for economic growth.
MoreHow to get your hands on the export pie
You want a piece of it but are not sure how to get your hands on the export pie. The one-day seminars organised by the Business department’s Web Fuelled Business Initiative will show you how to get started.
MoreSmartphones - Outperforming all dedicated devices
Your life, as the life of most small business owners, probably depends on your extremely intelligent and trustworthy smartphone. But what does this dependency mean for the endless number of dedicated devices we no longer need? Watch Lara Lewington’s video to understand smartphones’ impact on the future of the technology industry.
MoreGloomy Christmas for UK retail businesses
UK retailers have recently had it tough. Sadly, the hope that usually accompanies the Christmas season is nowhere to be felt this year. Sales, discounts, and offers are all part of the deal of many grim Christmas’ displays. Russell Hotten reports.
MoreNumber of startups in the UK to potentially increase as job earnings dwindle
With earning potential having decreased considerably between 2007 and 2011, Britons may find the grass in the small business world greener than in paid employment.
MoreThe puppet masters – why corporate corruption must end
The Puppet Masters, a joint report by the World Bank and the UN, advocates corporate transparency to put an end to criminal proceeds being disguised via legal structures. The report demands transparency both from private firms as well as governments, as Mark Tran explains.
MoreConfidence crisis conquers UK small businesses
Faced by spiraling costs and diminishing revenues, small firms in the UK are suffering a confidence crisis which, if not overcome, could hamper economic recovery efforts.
MoreSafety and health limbo for home-based employees
The current trend towards working from home leaves employees in a safety and health limbo, with companies believing home-based workers are responsible for their own well-being. Jacob Williams explains why this is not the case.
MoreContribute by employing the young - Business in the Community
In view of the escalating youth unemployment rate, small business owners are reminded to start making use of the diminishing talent pool of young people in the UK.
MoreBeware of the unexpected costs of cloud computing
Despite the anticipated growth for small businesses over the next 12 months, open source platform Opsview warns about the escalation in the costs of cloud-based services.
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