Start-Up firms and SMEs are set to get a £1.1 million innovation boost to help them develop new ideas, improve processes and target new markets. A second wave of Innovation Vouchers are being made available through the Technology Strategy Board. The extra funding is for Innovation Vouchers for businesses who want to use public open data to commercialise their ideas and develop products and prototypes. The Innovation Vouchers scheme was launched in September providing £5,000 to businesses who wanted... Read more >

UK retail sales values were down by 0.4 per cent on a like-for-like basis from August 2011, when they were down 0.6 per cent on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were up 1.6 per cent, against a 1.5 per cent rise in August 2011. Excluding the Easter anomaly, these were both the lowest since November 2011, driven by particularly weak non-food sales as the feelgood factor from the Olympics failed to inspire spending. There was a mild boost to food sales in the form of party food and drink,... Read more >

New research shows the majority of businesses in central London and around Games venues (59 per cent) are considering ways to reduce deliveries during the London 2012 Games. According to a survey of 1,000 businesses, by Transport for London and London 2012, over a third (37 per cent) are considering stocking up on non-perishable goods, such as stationery, in advance of the Games. Around one in five are thinking about postponing non-essential deliveries (22 per cent) or setting up temporary stock... Read more >

June 28th 2012 will see business utility experts Make It Cheaper host ‘Save Money, Make Money’ an event aimed at small and medium business owners where sound, skilled advice on energy inefficiencies within business and boosting profitability will be offered. The London based organisation is to wow their guest list by not only planning a truly respectable event but by obtaining the presence of one of the country’s most respected business minds. Doug Richard, formally of BBC television show Dragon’s... Read more >

It’s time to start planning your trip to the Business Show, which takes place in just two weeks. The Business Show takes place in May at ExCel London, and has been developed to cater for SMEs looking to grow their business. The show will run over two days in ExCel London, on the 17/18 May and harbour hundreds of exhibitors and seminars, live events and interactive workshops. Whether you are looking to grow your business through franchising or preparing to grow your business overseas, The Business... Read more >

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