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Future business leaders 'let down' by education
Young entrepreneurs feel their education has failed to equip them with the key skills required to start a business, according to a new report.
Don't be like Mr Burns, Ed Miliband tells entrepreneurs
Business owners in the 21st century must embrace their responsibilities for creating a fairer society, Ed Miliband has said.
Boris Johnson: Britain will create a Facebook or Google [VIDEO]
There is no reason why the UK can't create a technology company that's as successful as Facebook, the mayor of London has said.
Future of London 2012 venues 'secured' with deal to open digital business hub
A digital business centre will open in the building used by journalists during the London Olympics.
Why Mary Queen of the High Street ignores the reality of Britain's retail struggles
Clare Rayner reviews the second episode of Channel 4's Mary Queen of the High Street.

Cable calls for more new banks and berates big banks for not innovating [AUDIO]

2013-05-24 16:06 - 147 reads

During a visit to the headquarters of challenger bank Aldermore, Vince Cable called for more competition in the banking sector to boost lending to small companies.

Look me in the eyes & tell me why you're wonderful: An investor's tips for a great pitch [VIDEO]

2013-05-24 11:51 - 500 reads

Former Dragons' Den panellist and The Pitch judge Doug Richard offers some straight talking tips for successful pitching

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Why freelancing is 'the biggest shift in work since the industrial revolution' [VIDEO]

2013-05-24 11:51 - 399 reads

A new report from Elance says 2.3m freelancers are using online platforms to source employment, while 500,000 firms are using them to fill 3,000,000 jobs. Kjetil Olsen explains more.

10 ways to make your small business more productive

2013-05-22 11:45 - 613 reads

When running a business, it's easy to waste time on things that don't matter. Nadine Bourne, from XLN Business Services, lists 10 ways to be more productive.

Why Sir Richard Branson demonstrates that every brand needs a rival

2013-05-22 11:45 - 1308 reads

Richard Branson as an Air Asia stewardess

Joe Errington argues that Sir Richard Branson's latest stunt perfectly illustrates how brand rivalry is key to building brand loyalty.

EXCLUSIVE: Small retailer losing £1,500 a week due to council road closures

2013-05-22 10:14 - 550 reads

An independent retailer could be put out of business as a result of council-run construction works directly outside her premises.

I'm to blame for the death of the High Street

2013-05-22 10:00 - 253 reads

Let it be known that I am the one who killed the High Street. Whilst I was on watch, the High Street disappeared. I wasn't looking. I must have dozed off.

Allowance for unemployed 'helps start 20,000 businesses'

2013-05-21 13:00 - 425 reads

The government says its New Enterprise Allowance scheme, which provides startup funding and mentoring to unemployed people, has helped create 20,000 new companies.

Confidence rises among UK small firms

2013-05-20 11:54 - 421 reads

Small and medium sized businesses plan to increase capital expenditure and recruit more employees in a sign that confidence is returning to UK entrepreneurs, new research claims.

Dear Mashable. Edinburgh, Tokyo and Lagos are not 'unlikely places for startups'

2013-05-17 15:06 - 473 reads

Dan Martin argues that the media's obsession with the world's big cities and their technnology startups is clouding our view of the UK small business scene.

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