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With recession looming, perhaps now is the time to dust off that business plan and start a new venture.
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“China is no longer just the marketplace to roll out established global brands, it’s now the pilot market for next-generation global brands.”
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Efforts to keep prices down go right out the window
Now might not seem an ideal time for a small manufacturing business reliant on the housebuilding industry to raise the price of its product. But that is exactly what Alan Burgess has been doing.
Ask the experts: Masterframe Windows
Trying to cut prices can be as risky as increasing them, say our experts.
Pension law may burden employers
Accountants warn of unintended consequences from the new Pensions Bill.
Firms spend up to 10% of turnover on energy bills
Energy price rises are pushing businesses into fuel poverty.
CBI says pay bill deserves to fail
An attempt to stall legislation giving new rights to agency and temporary workers has failed.
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Gather your energy before selling up
I own a chain of shops and will sell a couple later this year. I understand there are now requirements concerning Energy Performance Certificates. Could you advise me?
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Why prisons could become business schools
Jail inmates display all the natural characteristics of the entrepreneur and we should try to harness their creativity for the benefit of all, says Luke Johnson
An ex-Dragon goes from belly up to bellyache
When the entrepreneur has won a TV reputation as a ‘Queen of Mean’, the collapse of her business will be gleefully reported, says Jonathan Guthrie
When a hands on approach can spell disaster
Geoff Sayers thought he was doing all he could when he contacted health and safety officials after a meat mincer sliced off the tip of an employee’s finger at his organic meat shop, Well Hung Meat. However, he ended up with a fine that almost bust the business.
Ask the experts: Well Hung Meat
Well Hung Meat could make more of its ethical credentials
Small businesses opt for older staff
Entrepreneurs turn to older workers for growth
Entrepreneurs criticise snub over tax consultations
The government accused of ignoring small and medium-sized businesses
EC urged to give real support
Concerns over European Commission’s proposed Small Business Act
On the right track for global growth and profits
As captive markets go, the one Nomad Digital has spotted looks ripe for picking.
Ask the experts: Nomad Digital
Nomad Digital should seek partners and be prepared for a rapid pace of change, say our experts
Start-ups surrender more equity
Private equity and venture capital firms are using the credit crunch to squeeze up to 15 per cent more equity from entrepreneurs seeking investment funds.
EC urged to overhaul red tap regulations
An EU push to cut red tape has been labelled confusing and inadequate
Tax changes hit us too, say firms
The increase in small firms’ corporation tax is just important an issue as the abolition of the 10 per cent rate of personal income tax, a business group has claimed.
