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Plans to end forced retirement blasted by business group
Government proposals will be awkward for employers and humiliating for older workers, says the Forum of Private Business.
HMRC is penalising contractors, says FSB
If self-employed contractors work for other companies their legal status may be in jeopardy.
Successful entrepreneurs: why they prosper
A survey has revealed the characteristics shared by the UK's most successful SMEs.
Being an entrepreneur
Can-do culture is worth celebrating, but nous and pluck must be accompanied by skill and good judgement.
Who are the Barclay Brothers?
The reclusive siblings are major players in the media business, and yet avoid the media gaze themselves.
The massage therapist; being an entrepreneur
A reluctant entrepreneur initially, Venetia would never reluinquish her independence now.
The online health website founder
Kathryn’s unusual business idea stemmed from her own health problems, she now runs an online hub for menopausal women.
"Struggling franchisees usually have themselves to blame"
Ex-franchisee Freddie Rayner says 90% of struggling franchisees should examine their own performance.
Advice for women in franchising
Nicky Mowat, CEO of Beauty Calls, on why the wedding industry is dominated by women and advice on buying a franchise.
Videos and Podcasts
- The graduate entrepreneur Podcast
- The massage therapist; being an entrepreneur Podcast
- Successful graduates offer tips to aspiring entrepreneurs
- The fish and chip shop entrepreneur Podcast
- Online social enterprise awards winners announced Video
- Mary Portas coming to a town near you Video
- Guinness Bring it to Life Awards Video
- Absurd business phrases and what they mean Video
- Starting a jewellery design business and retailer Video
Business Ideas
- Doing business in Africa
- The graduate entrepreneur Podcast
- The massage therapist; being an entrepreneur Podcast
- Raising business finance in Italy
- Doing business in Italy
- The online travel franchise opportunity Video
- Addison Lee; beating the competition Podcast
- Addison Lee; starting a taxi business Podcast
- Coffee franchise opportunity: Esquires Coffee Houses Video
Entrepreneurs
- Successful entrepreneurs: why they prosper
- The graduate entrepreneur Podcast
- The massage therapist; being an entrepreneur Podcast
- Business bullshit: spotting waffle
- Business bullshit: brevity equals intelligence
- Successful graduates offer tips to aspiring entrepreneurs
- Guinness Bring it to Life Awards Video
- Absurd business phrases and what they mean Video
- Starting a jewellery design business and retailer Video
Small Business Administration
- Beware of phone call scam
- Cloud computing: delivering dynamic growth
- How to turn around your business
- Financial directors: the benefits
- A positive approach to cost management
- Cutting business energy costs
- Creative business cards
- B2B marketing: using offline marketing
- Choosing a marketing and design agency
Starting a Business
- Are banks lending enough?
- The fish and chip shop entrepreneur Podcast
- Starting a business later on in life
- Business plans: vital details overlooked
- How to start a coffee shop Podcast
- Starting a leisure business Podcast
- Start a coffee shop
- The manufacturer & online retailer
- Factoring for business start-ups
News
- HMRC is penalising contractors, says FSB
- Plans to end forced retirement blasted by business group
- Successful entrepreneurs: why they prosper
- "Struggling franchisees usually have themselves to blame"
- World Cup retail boost exceeds expectations
- Barren job market driving graduates to start businesses
- Government to incentivise green entrepreneurs
- Cable unconvinced by banks' lending approval claims
- NIC tax cut for deprived areas won't work, says report
Latest News...
- HMRC is penalising contractors, says FSB
- Plans to end forced retirement blasted by business group
- Beauty franchise offers full hair & makeup training
- Successful entrepreneurs: why they prosper
- "Struggling franchisees usually have themselves to blame"
- World Cup retail boost exceeds expectations
- Barren job market driving graduates to start businesses
- Government to incentivise green entrepreneurs