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Business News that impacts on all businesses
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Business News that impacts on all businesses.
 Real Life Apprentices Discouraged by TV Programme
Popular BBC TV Programme ‘The Apprentice’ has been strongly criticised in the national press for its focus on unhealthy competition and encouragement of ‘blame culture’. A recent survey by the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA) showed only 4% of 15-16 year olds planned starting their own businesses.  more |
|  Expert provides 'golden rules' of email marketing
A successful email marketing campaign can allow businesses to maximise their potential by following four simple rules, according to industry expert Michael Ferranti. He said email marketing may be one of the most cost-effective ways for a business to attract attention from existing and potential customers. more |
|  Berkshire alumnus has designs on wedding invites
A Berkshire College of Art and Design alumnus is carving out a niche for herself in the world of graphic design. Amy Wells has announced that she is to specialise in creating customised invitations for same-sex couples planning to celebrate a civil partnership commitment. more |
|  Easter weekend 'spells DIY disasters'
The nation's love affair with DIY continues, with a fifth of Britons planning to fix up their homes this Easter. However, before picking up a hammer or a paintbrush, consumers are being urged to ensure they have adequate insurance in place in the case of a DIY mishap.
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|  BAA Mega-Terminal Planned
Just as Heathrow’s Terminal 5 nears completion, the British Airport Authority (BAA) has revealed plans to build another vast terminal building on a similar scale. The proposed building will effectively replace the current Terminals 1 and 2.
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|  Bank Charge Refunds – It Pays to Ask
If you’ve been charged an unfair penalty by your bank, should you complain? The answer, according to a recent Which? Survey is a most definite YES. 85% of complainants have been successful in obtaining at least a partial refund, and of those cases referred to the Financial Ombudsman Service all have been settled.
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|  How the Budget Affects Small Businesses
What does the latest budget mean to your business? How will it affect you? Is there any action you could be taking to minimise the effects? Read on to find out…
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|  British workers enjoy £24bn bonus payout
British workers have taken home £24 billion worth of performance-related bonuses over the last year, research has found.
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