Tag Archives: local business news
Can SMEs offer better jobs?

The European Commission has revealed that SMEs provide a vital contribution to the European economy.
Entrepreneurs told to become ‘national champions’ by CBI

Entrepreneurs have been told to aim higher by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), by setting their sights on becoming ‘national champions.’
Birmingham business directors largely positive about West Midlands growth

Business directors in the West Midlands are confident about growth for local companies over the next 12 months.
North Hampshire businessman appointed captain of British Industry

Stephen Blatchford, Head of one of Basingstoke’s most successful manufacturing firms, has been appointed a captain of British Industry.
Local Business Accelerators Scheme given local support

The Local Business Accelerators scheme has been given support by South West Surrey MP Jeremy Hunt.
Sutton business awards to launch next week

The Sutton Business Awards 2012 will be launched next week.
Government awards SMEs £95 million in grants

The government has announced plans to help small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) by awarding them with up to £95million in grants.
Landlords offer £1 annual rent for shops in failing areas

Retailers across the country could pay the grand sum of just £1 a year for rent on hard-to-let shops.
North Hampshire INSPIRE11 Business Awards fast approaching
North Hampshire’s most prestigious business awards are well under away. The event takes place on November 10th and all the finalists have been announced.
Retailers experience slump in sales before Christmas period

Retailers have not had a good start to the fourth quarter of the year as October sales figures slumped.