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WiRE News

New Report - Maximising women’s contribution to future economic growth

05/06/2013

The Women’s Business Council is an independent, one-year working group that was set up by the Government in 2012 with the aim of ensuring real action by Government,... Continue reading...

Farming Help Charities Emergency Fund

29/04/2013

Due to the unprecedented weather conditions over the last 12 months, until the end of April 2013 all donations will be given directly to the Farming Help Charities Continue reading...

Are you ready for "Real Time"

05/04/2013

Getting ready for real time by Lisa Ewens, Sage Online Category Manager Continue reading...

Minister endorses WiRE Conference

28/03/2013

Minister for Women and Equalities was unable to speak at the WiRE Conference but supplied the following supporting statement. Some tickets still available. Continue reading...

WiRE Member Book Launch

14/03/2013

Celebrating the launch of Jane Noble Knight's fabulous first book 'The Inspiring Journeys of Women Entrepreneurs', held at the home of Dawn Gibbins MBE. Continue reading...

Great Yorkshire Show WiRE Marquee

05/02/2013

Just released application forms for reduced rate exhibition space at the WiRE Members Marquee at the Great Yorkshire Show 9th - 11th July 2013 Continue reading...

Success and Rural Businesses

17/01/2013

Commission for Rural Communities has released a report which identifies common factors behind the success of some rural micro-businesses Continue reading...

Dragons Den applications now open

10/01/2013

Dragons' Den gives you the chance to pitch your business to five of the most successful and commercial brains in the UK Continue reading...

A Rural voice in Parliament

19/12/2012

WiRE members contribute to Women in the Workplace select inquiry at the Houses of Parliament Continue reading...

WiRE Member Wins National Award

13/12/2012

Huge congratulations to WiRE Member Cleo Browne on winning the Nat West everywoman Award Continue reading...

Vision for Rural England

09/10/2012

The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published its Rural Statement, billed as ‘a contract to give rural communities the power to hold... Continue reading...

Meet Pembrokeshire WiRE Network

20/09/2012

Meet some of the members of our Pembrokeshire WiRE network and find out who they are, what they do and why they love WiRE. Continue reading...

The Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair Ticket Offer

13/09/2012

Deck your home with beautiful and original decorations from the Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair in three locations for 2012 Continue reading...

Survey shows true cost of countryside living

03/07/2012

Rural residents pay £2,000 more than the national average for essential goods and services, according to a Countryside Living Index, launched by rural insurer NFU... Continue reading...

Shropshire Council loan fund

03/07/2012

Lift for small businesses through new council loan fund Continue reading...

FT "Understanding Entrepreneurs" Report

12/06/2012

Free Financial Times Report Continue reading...

Start Up Loans are go...

29/05/2012

New initiaive for start up busniesses Continue reading...

The First UK Guide to Finance for Women in Business

22/05/2012

  *The First UK Guide to Finance for Women in Business* Women’s businesses... Continue reading...

Selling to the government

08/05/2012

Newly published £70 billion of potential future government contracts Continue reading...

Creative Country Business Event

08/05/2012

Two day hands on course led by top entrepreneur Doug Richard Continue reading...

Enterprise & Universities

08/03/2012

Help universities drive enterprise, says report Continue reading...

Grants for Rural Businesses

01/03/2012

The Rural Economy Grant (REG) provides grants to enable a significant ‘game-changing', transformational performance in farm, forestry, tourism, agri-food... Continue reading...

Global Study of Women Entrepreneurs

16/02/2012

Finds Need for Greater Access to Capital, More Education and Training and a Shift in Societal Attitudes to Stimulate and Support Women Starting and Growing Businesses Continue reading...

Rural Excellence Awards

31/01/2012

Business in the Community’s Awards for Excellence showcase the best of responsible business in action. Continue reading...

Business in You

31/01/2012

Prime minister David Cameron has launched a major initiative in an attempt to boost entrepreneurship in the UK. Continue reading...