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Female entrepreneurs are set to be boosted within the business world, after BoostCapital.co.uk has launched a £10 million fund specifically aimed at women trying to set up businesses. It’s an old-fashioned standard that men are seen as superior to women and despite equality laws, it’s still apparent that women find it more difficult to access…
read moreSmall businesses may be highlighted specifically in the next Budget, if the Federation of Small Businesses has its way. In an effort to restore confidence to small businesses, and ensure the future becomes a little brighter, the FSB has spoken out today to say that there must be a Budget dedicated to the UK’s smaller…
read moreFollowing the recent 4G auction that saw disappointing results for the government, it has been claimed that it will in fact be good news for Britain in the long-term. The government were expecting the 4G auction to earn in the region of £3.5bn, when it actually raised just £2.34bn, leaving a £1bn gap in the…
read moreConsumers will have no excuse to be not spending at small businesses anymore after PayPal has introduced its new chip and pin device. This is great news for smaller businesses, as it means that even at the most basic level of trading, businesses owners will be able to offer Paypal as a payment method. This…
read moreFinalists nominated for the FSB Streamline UK Business Awards 2013 are to be announced today. Entrants could apply for any of the four categories, Business Innovation of the Year, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Micro Business of the Year and Online Business of the Year up until 9th January, and the businesses who are lucky…
read moreThere’s been some good news released for small businesses today with a survey revealing that 89% of SMEs are now maximising the use of technology within the workplace. In a study by Hiscox, conducted in November and December last year, businesses are proven to be using technology to its full potential, which ultimately means that…
read moreThe future of small and medium-sized businesses that have been affected by the recession may have been given new hope, after Labour MPs have called for the creation of a British Investment Bank. Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls and Shadow Business Secretary Chuka Umunna have highlighted the urgent need for investment in the country’s small businesses,…
read moreNational chairman of the Federation of Small Business has announced new findings suggesting that although business confidence remains low, there are some positive signs for the year ahead. During 2012, the UK briefly dropped back in recession, but trends they are seeing from their members suggest that the picture for 2013 is looking a little brighter. This was all…
read moreNow that most UK businesses are getting back to work following the Christmas and New Year break, business representatives are calling for the UK to adopt the American style ‘Small Business Saturday’. Since 2010, the first Saturday following Thanksgiving has been labelled as ‘Small Business Saturday’, with the American public encouraged to use small businesses…
read moreSince the launch of Dreams & Wishes in 2011, 08Direct has a proud history of supporting the charity. Thanks to our Chief Executive Mahmood Mazhar, we have been able to provide both financial and strategic support. Based in South Wales, Dreams & Wishes operates across England and Wales to provide help and support to seriously ill children…
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