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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...
A Handboook for Baby Boomers - new entrepreneurial guide.
10/01/2012
Last year it was reported that the number of job seekers over 50 years old had risen by 50% in the previous 12 months to reach a 10 year high - this new report looks at this... Continue reading...
Britons dream of changing careers.
03/01/2012
A new survey suggests more than half will dream about turning their hobby into a new career Continue reading...
Rural aspects of the Government’s Autumn Statement on the economy
30/11/2011
Precis of how the Autumn Statement will impact rural businesses Continue reading...
Women and Banks - are female customers facing discrimination?
24/11/2011
Report about female entrepreneurs being discriminated against: higher interest, more questions, greater refusal rates. Continue reading...
£1.1 million enterprise fund for Herefordshire and Shropshire businesses
24/11/2011
New enterprise grant fund to boost profits support budding ventures Continue reading...
WiRE Members asked to contribute to United Nations - Engaging with Rural Women Event
20/10/2011
Strengthening Women’s Voices in Government - Have your say Continue reading...
Government Support for Businesses
04/10/2011
The Government is changing the way it provides support to people who want to start and grow a business Continue reading...
Government Survey of Home-Based Businesses
21/09/2011
WiRE members are asked to take part in this important UK wide survey to help frame Government policy. Continue reading...
£363m fund for rural broadband
17/08/2011
Government making available £363m to bring faster broadband to the countryside. Continue reading...
Prince of Wales announces fund for women entrepreneurs in the countryside
14/07/2011
The Prince of Wales today announced nearly £200,000 of new grants to help boost British farmers and rural communities. Continue reading...
Contract opportunities in government + Training
07/07/2011
Helping and training for businesses to find contract opportunities in government. Continue reading...
Government Red Tape Challenge
04/07/2011
Small-business owners urged to “blow the whistle” on Red Tape Continue reading...
Launch of Mentorsme.co.uk is Britain’s first online gateway for small and medium-sized enterprises
04/07/2011
New Mentoring Website for Business Continue reading...
TOP ETHICAL AWARD FOR WiRE MEMBER CARRY SOMERS
13/06/2011
Pachacuti, based in Ashbourne, has been pronounced the winner of the Fashion & Accessories... Continue reading...
Growth in number of female entrepreneurs at a standstill
07/06/2011
The growth in number of female entrepreneurs has stalled and their numbers decline the more successful the ventures they set up become, a survey shows. Continue reading...
Increased Turnout at Suffolk Show
07/06/2011
WiRE Members Marquee at the first show of the season Continue reading...
Latest LEP Briefing Document
09/05/2011
Information on the latest Regional Growth Fund Continue reading...
Register now for Dorset WiRE
20/04/2011
Coming soon new Dorset WiRE Network meetings, meeting monthly initially in the Blandford area. The meeting will be run by WiRE member Davina Skinner. Register with us... Continue reading...
NFEA says Future business support “must include face-to-face advice"
15/04/2011
A follow up to NFEA‟s "Putting the "E‟ in LEPs" policy paper Continue reading...
Country Living Spring Fair Springs small rural enterprise into the spotlight!
04/04/2011
The WiRE section of Country Living truly stood out at this year’s fair; a wonderful sight of unique, hand crafted products sparkled and our WiRE... Continue reading...
Start-Up Britian
31/03/2011
Business-owners are the best people to help other business-owners – that was the message from Prime Minister David Cameron Continue reading...
Rural broadband – why does it matter?
01/03/2011
New CRC Report outlines the compelling reasons for investing in rural broadband. Continue reading...
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