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The 'London 2012 Business Network' launched
[January 16, 2008] The ‘London 2012 Business Network’ was launched today to help companies across the UK compete for thousands of business opportunities helping deliver the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

TV team seeks small manufacturing business for documentary
[January 10, 2008] Channel 4 are looking for a small manufacturing business interested in receiving help from a top management consultant to take part in a documentary.

Free email crash course for new businesses
[January 7, 2008] A free email crash course for small business startups has been launched by Business Link London.

New Year - a popular time to set up a new business
[January 3, 2008] More people decide to start their own business in January than any other month, according to new research.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Bytestart
[December 21, 2007] We'd like to thank our readers for visiting Bytestart over the past year. We'll be back in early 2008 with the latest news updates and features.

Eldest siblings most likely to succeed as entrepreneurs
[December 4, 2007] Interesting new research shows that eldest children are more likely to start up their own businesses than younger children.

Bogus construction self-employment costing Treasury £5bn per year
[November 29, 2007] Enormous amount of money being lost to the Treasury as a result of bogus self-employment, particularly in the construction industry.

Is business confidence starting to slide?
[November 20, 2007] According to two new business opinion surveys, the "credit crunch" and the weakening of the global financial markets has shaken business confidence in the UK.

Top 20 role models for today's female entrepreneurs
[November 16, 2007] A number of leading celebrities, including Margaret Thatcher, Delia Smith, JK Rowling and Posh Spice are considered role models by many of today's leading female entrepreneurs

New web service aimed at promoting local businesses
[November 16, 2007] A new web service, launched this month, enables businesses to reach out to local customers and promote any number of special offers at no cost.

Telephone still the most important networking tool in business
[November 15, 2007] New research shows that the telephone is still the most dominant networking tool in business. However, there seems to be a clear generational difference with younger entrepreneurs preferring to network online.

Dragon's Den reject wins 'Small to Medium Sized Business of the Year Award'
[November 14, 2007] Applied Language Solutions has won The AXA Small to Medium Sized Business of the Year Award at this year's National Business Awards.

FSB launches British Small Business Champions 2008
[November 12, 2007] The FSB launches British Small Business Champions 2008 - the only national awards scheme solely for small businesses. Entries are invited from thriving businesses that are well run and highly regarded by staff and customers.

gateway2investment scheme to be expanded to more businesses
[November 8, 2007] The gateway2investment (g2i) investment-readiness programme for London’s start-up and early stage companies has helped London technology businesses to raise £15 million. The scheme is now being expanded to other business sectors.

Your chance to lunch with Dragons Den's James Caan
[November 7, 2007] Bibby Financial Services has linked up with James Caan, the latest star of the BBC's Dragons' Den, to offer business owners the chance to win lunch with the serial entrepreneur at a top London restaurant.

Business group calls for November interest rate cut
[November 6, 2007] The economic outlook has changed a great deal since experts were expecting a series of interest rate hikes by year-end. As business confidence appears is on the turn, the BCC has called on the Bank of England to cut interest rates at its November meeting.

'Wealth of Nations' voted best business book of all-time
[October 30, 2007] The Financial Times has unveiled the results of an online poll of readers to find the best business book of all-time. The winner, 'The Wealth of Nations' was published back in 1776 when the concepts of 'free trade' and 'competition' were barely understood

Successful entrepreneurs more likely to take risks
[October 25, 2007] A new report suggests that the wealthier entrepreneurs are, the higher their appetite for risk during the all-important wealth creation phase.

Businesses urged to submit applications for Queen's Awards for Enterprise
[October 16, 2007] Top businesses everywhere are being urged to submit their application for the 2008 Queen's Awards for Enterprise. The deadline for entries is October 31, so you need to act swiftly.

British businesses turn off prospective employees
[October 11, 2007] According to new research, it would appear that it is British businesses, rather than potential employees, who need to brush up during interviews.

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