The boss of a leading Derbyshire based manufacturing company has issued a rallying call for UK manufacturing firms to pull together to help boost output and prevent work going abroad.
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The winners announced in the European Business Awards
Two UK and one Irish company have just been announced as winners at the finale of the prestigious European Business Awards 2010.
Go for Growth Excellence Award winners 2010 announced
The IT system specialist SAP has announced the winner of the inaugural Go for Growth Excellence Awards for Professional Services 2010. The award forms part of the online community that has been created to share thought leadership and innovation amongst small to medium sized business.
Smaller number of SMEs allow flexible working compared to larger employers
Research finds that only 16 per cent of British small and medium sized businesses are prepared to offer flexible working, compared to 69 per cent of their stock market listed cousins.
European Business Awards winners to be announced in Paris
Ten of Europe’s most successful businesses will be announced at the finale of the prestigious European Business Awards 2010 on Tuesday 16th November.
Enterprise Tsar Lord Young to deliver The Pitch 2010 grand final keynote address
Lord Young will deliver one of his first major speeches as David Cameron’s new enterprise adviser at the grand final of BusinessZone.co.uk’s competition The Pitch 2010 in London on 16 November.
Wake up call issued to small businesses who don’t check supplier costs
With the UK economy still feeling the impact of the recession, research from small business e-commerce company Alibaba.com has revealed that owners of small and medium businesses and start-ups are missing an opportunity to reduce operating costs and drive revenue, which could help safeguard them against another financial downturn.
Business networking group 4Networking looks to go global
4Networking, the business breakfast network started by entrepreneur Brad Burton, has unveiled its plans to launch in the USA, Republic of Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, and ultimately to create the world’s first, joined up global business network.
Bosses banning Blackberries over wasted time
British bosses are banning Blackberries and other smart-phones over fears they cost more in lost productivity than they gain, according to employment law experts.
Businesses green credentials take back seat to recessionary survival
Businesses efforts to improve their green credentials are at risk of faltering because of a recession-borne focus on cost savings which is distracting them from the broader risks and opportunities of becoming environmentally responsible according to new research just published.
National awards for best Mumpreneurs
Running a business whilst being a full time mum is no mean feat. However, eight mums have proven that this is something that can not only be done, but it’s something that can be done well enough to receive recognition as they received awards for their endeavours during the annual Mumpreneur Conference & Awards.
The Apprentice is back!
The Apprentice, the BBC’s multi award-winning business entertainment series returns for a sixth run on Wednesday 6th October, as a new line-up of contender’s face Lord Sugar as they battle for boardroom supremacy.
Blackwell owner handing bookseller to staff ‘to keep name over the door’
The owner of the Oxford based Blackwell specialist books chain is handing ownership of the business to its staff because he is passionate about keeping the family name on the company founded by his great-grandfather and determined to prevent it ever being taken over, and swallowed up by a large group.
Companies shun tax deferral package
Figures released by HM Revenue & Customs show steep decline in tax deferral agreements with manufacturers and automotive companies since last year.
BlackBerry Remote Employer award winners announced
Amanda Potter, from Coulsdon, Surrey, has won The BlackBerry Remote Employer Award in a prestigious ceremony to celebrate The Remote Worker Awards, held in association with BT Business, at The Grand Connaught Rooms in London.
