Faces Of The ‘often unsung’ Black Founders Nominated At The Black British Business Awards 2019
These are the faces of the British black founders competing in this year’s Black British Business Awards – representing the very best black rising stars across the UK’s diverse business sector. Now in its sixth year running, The Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards) aims to celebrate and spotlight the “often unsung contributions” of black business […]
Great.gov.uk – New digital service helping UK businesses access global markets
GREAT.gov.uk aims to boost the number of British businesses exporting overseas to meet the high demand for UK goods and services. The new online directory will act as a single digital destination for trade and investment, connecting UK businesses with international buyers. Great.gov.uk was recently launched by the government’s Department for International Trade as part of the push to help a further […]
The 2016 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards shortlist announced
The 150 companies shortlisted for the 2016 Lloyds Bank National Business awards programme has been announced. Now in its 15th year, the awards programme celebrates and rewards budding businesses in every level across all sectors. The list, released yesterday, is made up of 150 nominees drawn from 16 categories including – The Innovation Award; The Digital Business […]
EU Referendum: Business Secretary Sajid Javid On Making Brexit Work For British Business
Like me, most business leaders wanted the UK to remain in the European Union. And with the pound on a roller-coaster ride and UK stocks taking a hit, you could be forgiven for thinking that the result of the referendum was a disaster for employers and employees alike. But a clear majority of the country […]
Cavendish Enterprise launches its own crowdfunding platform – Cavendish Crowd
Cavendish Enterprise launches ‘Cavendish Crowd’ as a response to demand from small businesses for alternative funding options other than bank loans. Cavendish Crowd, launched by Cavendish Enterprise with Crowdfunder UK, is said to be the “first UK Enterprise Agency crowdfunding platform”. The new initiative aims to support small businesses at a ‘start up’ stage to those looking to grow […]
Share Your Start-Up Story – ‘Bevy’ The Butler
Bevy is the first and only on-demand app specialised in delivering alcohol and convenience goods within 20 minutes across London. Kevin Kovar, 33, discovered Bevy as a result of attending several house parties and feeling disappointed with the low supply of alcoholic drinks available. The butler-type app is saving people’s time by placing their local shop in the […]
Use Freelancers To Grow Your Business
Freelancers are the backbone of British business – Small independent businesses and limited companies provide the skills to keep British business growing. They provide specialist knowledge and skills with low overhead costs. Freelancing is a relatively new concept in the UK, but one which is growing rapidly. Many highly experienced experts have realised that this is […]