UK Lacks Venture Capital Industry, Says James Caan
Dragons’ Den investor James Caan claims a scarcity of venture capital backing is stunting the growth of ambitious British businesses.Free Resources
Five Biggest Mistakes That Entrepreneurs Make
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Anonymous survey – Who are you voting for in the election?
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Win £25,000 of business services – The Pitch 2010
Want to test your nerve in the UK’s most gruelling small business pitching competition? Want to compete against hundreds of other entrepreneurs and get your brand seen by thousands? Want the opportunity to pitch your business to the likes of Doug Richard, Karen Darby and numerous other successful business experts and potentially win a massive prize package?
The Pitch 2010, the third annual competition, will be visiting another five UK cities the year, searching for the best entrepreneurial talent and asking our crack team of high profile business experts to scrutinise business concepts and presentation skills, searching for the best of the best.
Read more and enter: http://www.thebusinessfactory.co.uk/pitch-2010/enter
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What’s the current state of the economy?
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Businesses prioritising eco-friendly schemes
Businesses across the UK are starting to prioritise green initiatives, according to research by recruitment agency Spring Personnel.
The study revealed that 87% of firms questioned have an active interest in environmental issues, while a further 12% say they are becoming more aware of the green agenda.
It was also found that 81% of firms are interested in how to make their business greener, with many companies already trying to make an impact by providing recycling bins and discouraging unnecessary printing.
However, fewer firms are currently implementing travel-related schemes, with just 22% of businesses questioned operating cycle to work schemes.
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