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Josie Beckett: Rising Star

From a market stall in Spitalfields to supplying Top Shop and internet-based retailer ASOS, Josie Beckett talks about the unexpected success of her label Whereareyounow?

Business management

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Female entrepreneur numbers Increasing

The fact that more women are choosing to start their own business is 'really good news', says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Business management

Josie Beckett: Rising Star

From a market stall in Spitalfields to supplying Top Shop and internet-based retailer ASOS, Josie Beckett talks about the unexpected success of her label Whereareyounow?

News

Female entrepreneur numbers Increasing

The fact that more women are choosing to start their own business is 'really good news', says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Business Loans

Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme Explained

There is still another means of raising cash without giving away too much equity.

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New dispute measures to save time and money

New measures which will simplify the workplace resolution system are to reach parliament today, in moves which could save firms up to £175 million a year.

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Use RDAs to get money ‘where it is needed’

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) says regional development agencies (RDA) should be used to allocate the £4 billion of new funding to get it 'where it is needed'.

Investing in a franchise

Why Franchising could work for you

Many well known brands have developed successful franchises, such as McDonalds and Starbucks. With over 800 networks in the UK, it has become a popular way to expand. Here are a few things to consider first.

Small Business Banking

Are banks backing your business?

SMEs tell us how the banking situation is affecting them.

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Compulsory retirement ‘would restrict start-ups’

Many retirees who intend to set up their own firm could be stopped by the compulsory retirement age from the government.

Government Grants

Grants for small businesses

Finding government grants for start ups can be like tracking down the golden fleece. But government finance for small businesses is available if you know where to look.

Government Grants

Getting government grants

It's not easy to getting government grants or funding but there are genuine opportunities available for those who persevere. Find out all you need to know here.

Accounting

Recession beater: Martin Warner

Martin Warner is chief executive and co-founder of business networking site Talkbiznow.

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Franchises offer ‘a proven and profitable model’

The 'proven and profitable model' offered by franchises has caused a steady increase in the number of potential entrepreneurs taking up the service, a survey shows.