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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...
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...
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