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It is time for Britain to make a vital choice. Our economy is stagnant, crippled by excessive public spending, a mismanaged and inefficient public sector, an extraordinarily complex and punitive tax system and a public mood that has become increasingly anti-capitalist.
Thursday, 17 May 2012 12:29
Entrepreneurs remain resilient to recession
Written by Entrepreneur Country
Despite continued turmoil in the stock markets, the worst recession in 60 years and a faltering Eurozone, there are currently 4000 mid sized SMEs demonstrating high levels of growth across the UK, according to Experian research commissioned by Business Growth Fund (BGF).
You only need to turn the TV on at the moment to get the latest instalment of doom and gloom, however the reality that we are seeing here at WOW is that many entrepreneurs are actually doing rather well – and we should know, we're doing their accounts! So what…
The majority of UK entrepreneurs believe that there is a lack of understanding amongst venture capital circles of entrepreneurship, according to new research from Coutts. The results of a survey show that UK entrepreneurs are also largely sceptical about the benefits of venture capital and its fit within the entrepreneurial…
Clinton's, the UK's biggest card retailer, will be forced into administration later today. Forced into the position by its suppliers, the retailer, operating 628 Clintons and 139 Birthday stores, has now requested for its shares to be suspended in the London Stock Exchange.
Friday, 04 May 2012 10:03
FreeAgent acquires start-up and lands investment
Written by Entrepreneur Country
Online accounting software company FreeAgent has acquired finance-tracking startup 60mo. The U.S. startup’s team will be incorporated into FreeAgent’s new American division. FreeAgent has also received an additional, undisclosed investment from Lightbank, which also was an investor in 60mo. This is Lightbank’s first international investment, says the firm’s partner Paul…
Friday, 04 May 2012 09:49
Enterprising students receive £1.3m government grant
Written by Entrepreneur Country
Minister for Business and Enterprise Mark Prisk has announced that the government is to renew its grant to the National Association of College and University Entrepreneurs (NACUE).
The UK economy will improve in the next few months, with faster GDP growth during 2013, according to the latest Confederation of British Industry (CBI) economic forecast.
Thursday, 03 May 2012 09:52
Read Sir Mervyn King's speech on British banks
Written by Entrepreneur Country
Sir Mervyn King gave a speech yesterday on the BBC Today Programme Lecture, displaying his thoughts on British banks bringing the country to the brink of ruin, as well as demanding immediate reform so that the UK's next generation are spared the same fate. Read her for all of the…
The Government's plans to cap tax relief on charitable donations have sparked concern about philanthropic donations declining. This coupled with unemployment rates being the highest in the UK since the 1970s it appears all negative. However at www.positive-jobs.co.uk we provide a unique online job site with a fresh entrepreneurial approach.…
Anglia Ruskin University are offering £35,000 in funding to entrepreneurs living in Cambridge. Now in its second year, the Enterprise Fellowship Scheme is run by Anglia Ruskin’s Centre for Enterprise Development and Research (CEDAR) and is open to anyone in the county who has a bright business idea and is…
Borro, the UK’s leading personal asset lender, have announced the launch of ‘Money Making Ideas’, a social media competition open to the nation’s small businesses and entrepreneurs looking to access finance to further develop their business. This is a response to a recent study that shows almost a quarter of…
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