By John Walker on March 17, 2010
17th March 2010
Following last year’s popular live webcast from the British Library, ‘In conversation with Lord Sugar’, Unique Media will be sponsoring ‘Lord Sugar Returns’ which will be broadcast live via the web tonight from 6.30pm til 9pm.
Its a chance to hear the UK’s Enterprise Champion answer questions and discuss his experiences in business and [...]
Posted in London, People and Players, Startups, Trade Shows, Seminars and Exhibitions | Tagged British Library, Lord Sugar, video, webcast |
By John Walker on March 4, 2010
Discussion of http://www.startinbusiness.co.uk/features/snowman-in-hell-guides/tips-to-be-refused-commercial-finance.htm
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Posted in Economic Cycles, Fundability, Loans and Finance, Startups |
By John Walker on February 18, 2010
18th Feb 2010
Launched today, a new report - ‘Supporting Economic Growth 2007 - 2009′ - reveals the British Library Business & IP Centre’s outstanding success in providing the capital’s aspiring entrepreneurs with both the inspiration and confidence to take on the economic downturn. The full report will be available at www.bl.uk/bipc/evaluation
The British Library Business & [...]
Posted in London, Market Research, Product Research and Development, Public Spending and State Aid, Startups, Surveys | Tagged British Library |
By John Walker on November 24, 2009
Event: BUSINESS STARTUP, NOVEMBER 26 & 27, OLYMPIA LONDON
Business Startup is the UK’s biggest show for anyone starting or expanding a business. With over 200 exhibitors, 140 seminars, one-to-one advice and networking, it’s the perfect opportunity to find all the recession-defying tools and information to help your business thrive. What’s more, it’s completely FREE!
Stephen Farrow [...]
Posted in London, Startups, Trade Shows, Seminars and Exhibitions, West London (W) | Tagged Brent Hoberman, Business Startup, Doug Richard, Dragons’ Den Online, Innocent Drinks, Julie Meyer, lastminute.com, Levi Roots, Midas Touch, Olympia, One-2-One Advice, Prysm Events, Rachel Elnaugh, Richard Farleigh, Richard Reed, Speed Networking |
By John Walker on September 24, 2009
Graduates thinking about starting their own business will get a flying start as successful entrepreneurs offer advice to help them make it happen, Minister for Higher Education, David Lammy announced today.
Building on the Success of the Flying Start scheme launched in 2004, the Government is investing an further £ 1 million so 5,000 graduates will [...]
Posted in Business Support Services, Startups, Trade Shows, Seminars and Exhibitions, UK |
By John Walker on May 3, 2009
In 2008, 525 magazines folded in the United States and this trend shows no signs of slowing in 2009 with approximately 90 additional magazines shuttering in the first quarter alone. What do these closures mean?Aside from the thousands of jobs that have been eliminated, it means advertising revenues are decreasing as well - Myers Publishing [...]
Posted in Franchising Out, IT and Telecommunications Services, Information Technology, North America, Startups, Technology, Worldwide |
By John Walker on March 25, 2009
Figures released today by Barclays show that the number of new businesses remained at high levels in 2008, rising from 432,300 in 2007 to 436,600, although activity weakened in the second half. The estimates also reveal that the total number of businesses increased by 1 per cent to just under 2.9 million firms.
Steve Cooper, local [...]
Posted in Professional and Business Services, Startups, UK | Tagged Startups, statistics, trends |
By Hazel on March 9, 2009
The cost of trademark fees and services could be reduced following a new review The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) announced today (March 9). This will be done with a public consultation.
Reduced fee packages and new support services could mean business save up to £700,000 per year. The aim is to help businesses register trademarks more [...]
Posted in Employment Levels, Industry Specific News, Politics & Legislation, Startups, UK, Worldwide | Tagged government reviews, IPO, patents, trademarks |
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