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The rules of the game are not written yet: Inside Europe's newest startup accelerator

2012-02-06 12:45 - 904 reads

BusinessZone.co.uk editor Dan Marin reports on a recent trip to Madrid where he experienced first hand an innovative new scheme supporting entrepreneurs.

'Failure Week' at Wimbledon High School: What businesses can learn

2012-02-06 12:28 - 119 reads

As a London school plans a week of lessons to help children embrace risk, build resilience and learn from their mistakes, Andy Hanselman looks at what entrepreneurs can learn.

Business Link's demise leaves a hole that needs filling, say small firms

2012-02-05 12:09 - 1072 reads

The business support services put in place following the closure of the face-to-face elements of Business Link are inadequate, small companies have complained.

12 strange celebrity businesses

2012-02-03 10:45 - 953 reads

To prepare for unexpected emergencies, many stars try their hand at running a side business or two. US blogger Carol Vertz looks at some examples from across the pond.

Why sticking together might help you stick at it

2012-02-03 10:35 - 580 reads

Nick Giles explains how going into business with someone else can be a powerful driver behind entrepreneurial success.

10 strategies to achieve your business breakthrough: Part two

2012-02-01 10:16 - 629 reads

The strategies that enable business owners to break free from the complexities which limit the growth of their company.

Why the new Cooperatives Bill is an historic decision

2012-01-31 11:23 - 457 reads

Linzi Nedoszytko reflects on the government's introduction of a new Bill to tackle red tape suffered by co-operative businesses.

'Odd jobbers' with no business ambitions responsible for self-employment growth

2012-01-30 10:13 - 582 reads - 1 comment

While the most recent employment figures show self-employment is on the rise, a new study questions whether this marks a resurgence in British enterprise culture.

I'd abandon an independent Scotland, says Scottish bra entrepreneur

2012-01-29 12:58 - 1291 reads - 3 comments

One of Britain's most successful female business owners has threatened to move her company from Scotland if the country gains independence.

Video: Is the 'Business In You' campaign about everyone starting a business? Intuit responds

2012-01-27 11:49 - 852 reads

Pernille Brunn-Jensen, from Intuit UK, responds to the criticism that not everyone can start a business as a new government campaign claims.

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