Tag Archives: small businesses
The realities of storage series – Gibbs Bookshop

This monthly series will give a real insight into the way Access Self Storage has worked with businesses to create solutions, tailored to their needs. In this edition Access helps a small family run bookshop. Access Self Storage offers many different …
Chancellor urged to put small businesses at heart of reforms

Chancellor George Osborne is being called on to put small businesses at the centre of reforms ahead of his Autumn Statement next week.
Weighing up your options when starting a new business

So you want to be an entrepreneur, but you are worried about burning all your bridges from your last career, or are scared about whether or not you have got what it really takes to be a successful entrepreneur?
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.’
High speed London-Birmingham rail link divides business groups

The government has confirmed plans to proceed with the construction of a controversial, high-speed rail link between Birmingham and London. The new £33 billion operation has sparked a mixed debate amongst businesses and economists.
New office traders target SMEs in Birmingham

Start ups, sole traders and small to medium sized enterprises are being targeted by a new serviced office operation in the Birmingham area.
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.
Small businesses need better broadband according to FSB

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling on the government to improve its policy on broadband to ensure everyone has the right to access sufficient internet.
Local Business Accelerators Scheme given local support

The Local Business Accelerators scheme has been given support by South West Surrey MP Jeremy Hunt.
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.