Dragon’s Den star James Caan says face-to-face communication is still vital for successful businesses.
His comments came this week in response to a survey which revealed that UK workers are finding it increasingly difficult to switch off their mobile devices outside of the office. About one in seven of those surveyed by Nectar Business estimated [...] CONTINUE
With an estimated 40 million people now online in the UK, establishing an online presence is key for any small business. A website is a great way to reach new customers, showcase your products and services, take orders and grow your business.
But if you don’t have a website, setting one up can [...] CONTINUE
Small businesses will fire questions at former political journalist and former Strictly Come Dancing star John Sergeant, as he chairs a panel of political speakers at the Federation of Small Businesses’ Annual Conference in March.
The conference, from 18–20 March at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, will see an all-party line-up ready to answer questions [...] CONTINUE
The media has been abuzz with stories of Winter Olympic fashions this week, primarily because so many of them are, well, awful. We expect to see garishly clad figure skaters, but argyle print trousers on the Norwegian curling team? South Korean speed skater Mo Tae-Bum in a floral watermelon hat? In Japan, [...] CONTINUE
The number of small business staff cuts has fallen in the past six months, but an increasing number of bosses are expected to let staff go in the next half-year.
A survey by Clifton Asset Management (CAM) has revealed that that 26 per cent of firms have been forced to reduce staff in the past six [...] CONTINUE
Small business start ups are relying more and more on help from their family and friends, according to new research. In fact, more than half of those businesses surveyed by CreditPal said their family and friends were the most supportive group when it came to setting up their business.
Jill Pincott, a small business owner, [...] CONTINUE
Dragon’s Den star James Caan is set to launch a london-based academy for entrepreneurs.
The school, which follows hot on the heels of Peter Jones’ National Enterprise Academy, will provide general training for those starting out in their own business.
Caan said that a major challenge facing new small business owners is the lack of experience. “The [...] CONTINUE
Political leaders should explain to small businesses how their parties will help them to build on the fragile economic recovery, businesses groups say.
The Federation of Small Businesses is calling for each party to set out their proposals in small business “mini manifestos” so that business owners can review local candidates and hold the winning party [...] CONTINUE
Small business owners are feeling increasingly optimistic about their prospects in 2010, it has been revealed.
Research carried out by accountancy firm RSM Tenon and the Financial Mail found that six in ten small business owners are confident that things will improve over the next three months, compared to less than half who felt that way [...] CONTINUE
Mobile giant Vodafone have opened a high street store, dedicated to providing support for small business customers.
The Vodafone Business Store was opened in London’s Cheapside, after feedback revealed small business customers wanted a location offering specific help, the firm said.
A spokeswoman for Vodafone said that the shop will be aimed at helping small businesses better [...] CONTINUE
