5th June 2007 - Business in Berkshire News: www.businessinberkshire.co.uk/050607.html

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Good morning

There are always so many things to consider when you're running a business. Whether its how best to invest your income, how to be more eco-friendly or making sure the working conditions are healthy and safe so that you can optimise creativity levels ( or should that be innovation levels? Check out Hannah's article below...)

It may even be time to think which car shall I have next, not forgetting your own personal development to make sure you're achieving your goals

Its always interesting to check out what fellow entrepreneurs are up to- is Syed Ahmed really able to make money out of 'Hot Air'?

A number of BinB members have been 'on air' just lately with Marlow FM- you really should tune in or join in if you can. Lunchtimes every day during June, but don't forget to make sure you've had at least 3 of your 5 fruit and veg for the day !

Enjoy...


 

Today's Featured News
   

Investment Clubs

Investment Clubs
If you're feeling as if you're whistling in the dark when it comes to investing your money in the stock market, then why not join an investment club? These clubs are aimed at helping people choose the best place to invest either as an individual or in a group.

What are they?
An investment club is basically a group of people who get together to invest money on the stock market. A more detailed explanation can be found at...

Investment Clubs
   

Leasing a Ford Mondeo

Thought about leasing a Ford Mondeo? How does it compare to its rivals in the market? What's it like to drive? And why should you lease a Ford Mondeo rather than buy one new? Read on to find out...

The Ford Mondeo has been with us for a few years now, in various incarnations. Industry experts are hailing the latest model as the best yet, with a level of all-round refinement that's hard to beat in this class. Indeed, no rival cruises as comfortably at high speeds or deals with coarse surfaces so well. Leasing a Ford Mondeo means you enjoy the ride without breaking the bank.

Leasing a Ford Mondeo
   

Influence 'Beyond Technique' Workshop with R&A Consultancy

You may have been on many training courses in your career and yet you know there is still something missing. You've even glimpsed it - a magical talent for influencing others and the success that follows.

In 'Influence Beyond Technique', R&A show you how to increase your gravitas and personal presence and so be more credible and impactful.

Influence 'Beyond Technique' Workshop with R&A Consultancy
   

Generating Ideas

Creative Ideas and Innovation are critical to all businesses to move forward and develop. But where do the ideas come from?

Last week I was invited to a networking breakfast with the ReferOn Reading group. When out meeting new local business people there is always the potential for inspiration and I often have good ideas when driving back to the office, rarely do good ideas come to me when I am at my desk trying to come up with something!

The speaker Russell Chalmers of The Holst Group discussed generation of ideas and presented techniques for effective brainstorming based on Edward de Bono's theories.

Generating Ideas
   

Learn how to eat your 5 A Day the SIMPLE way

For some time now I've been bleating on about the fact that if we achieve our health and fitness targets during the day we won't eat into that precious evening time we all are striving to preserve. Plus the fact you can feel incredibly smug and proud of yourself knowing your evening is totally your own and free of any 'I should eat this' or 'I should go to the gym' pressures.

Learn how to eat your 5 A Day the SIMPLE way
   

Syed Ahmed - HOT AIR

Andrew O'Connell, Factual Commissioning Editor, Sky One, today announced Syed Ahmed, the highflying, smooth talking entrepreneur of The Apprentice and Sky One's Cirque de CelebritŽ fame, will be the focus of a new one hour observational documentary for Sky One, Syed Ahmed - Hot Air, commissioned from Twofour Productions.

He's already taken everything Alan Sugar can throw at him and come up smiling. He has braved the physical stresses and dangers of the Big Top and bounced right back. Now Syed Ahmed is about to face his biggest challenge of all. Because this time his reputation as a businessman is on the lineÉ along with £20,000 of his own money.

Syed Ahmed - HOT AIR
   

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Other News

'Restructuring' on way after investments from plastics firm
General Electric (GE), the industrial firm, has said that it is to sell off its plastics division to Saudi Basic Industries and will use the money to fund restructuring across the whole of the business.

Workplace temperatures -Unions set the limit on work temperature
As the Met Office continues to promise scorching summer temperatures, unions are getting in early with some cool advice. Train drivers union ASLEF is advising its members to refuse on safety grounds to work in train cabs where the heat levels rise above 27¡C.

Profits Up for Reading Transport Firm
The transport firm that operates buses and trains in the Reading area recently announced a rise in annual profits. FirstGroup is the largest bus company in the UK. Subsidiary First Great Western operates train services between the Thames Valley and London.

Making Petrol from Carbon
Scientists in California have discovered it's possible to harness solar energy to convert carbon dioxide into a material that could be used to make plastics and fuel. The research marks a breakthrough in the search to find a use for carbon dioxide, a significant greenhouse gas.

Mortgage Market Slows
Recent interest rate rises have provoked a slowing down of the mortgage market according to industry experts. With 4 interest rate rises since August 2006, it seems likely the housing market is due to slow down and stabilise after a period of high growth.

   

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