What are the three ways economic development can help business today? Collecting the bins and planning are statutory functions at most local authorities in England, economic development (ED) function…
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A1M Growth Area Meeting It seems like things are happening along the A1M Growth Area. Here is a report from the A1M Growth Area Forum meeting for businesses. [View the story…
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Jay Wheeler, Red Potato. www.red-potato.com Why would an independent business owner want to take the time-consuming, uncomfortable journey of developing, interpreting and running a business in accordance with clear…
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The florist said “they never send me anyone who can work out the cost of half a dozen flower stems to make a bouquet and be trusted to write a…
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Strengthening Parternships, preparing for change Annual Conference at the Focolare Centre, Welwyn Garden City 22nd November Full Programme details below 09.15 Registration and refreshments 09.30 Welcome 09.35 Speed dating! 09.45…
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Much of the economic debate is about the role of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPS). LEPs have the critical mass and potential access to resources to drive change and attract major investment…
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If you are a new business owner how do you answer this question? Most people who ask the question “How is business going for you?” are genuinely interested in what you’re doing and…
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There are some big issues which can’t be adaquately tackled by a single organisation. Things like reducing youth unemployment, less childhood obesity, and reducing carbon emissions are just too big for one…
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