Are degrees necessary? They weren't for these entrepreneurs.
Some of the greatest empires were forged with no degree, so why do we insist on them nowadays?
Tag: Unemployment
Make it your business to save a lost generation
Enterprise education is the antidote to youth unemployment - and you can help
Stay positive - but keep an eye on reality
Business leaders have "a caveman's survival instincts" - that's why Jan Cavelle's business remained in a town that's hardly a growth engi...
Why the education system can't keep up with business
How much is a whopping £8,000 for a university degree really worth to aspiring entrepreneurs?
Mind the (skills-)gap: Are SMEs doing enough to train staff?
It's a Catch 22: graduates are looking for their first job, but employers only hire for experience
Are you recruiting?
The Office of National Statistics reports unemployment falls, while benefit claimants rise. What can this mean for UK SMEs and are emplo...
Wonga Future 50: Student@Home
Youth unemployment meets the digital divide in a truly next-generation business concept
Armed forces can fill the industry skills gap
Business owners should address the skills gap by hiring former servicemen and women, argues Pimlico Plumbers founder Charlie Mullins. Res...
The real reason why employment can rise as the economy shrinks
Doesn't it sound curious? Unemployment numbers are sinking while the UK economy falls deeper into a double-dip. Jan Cavelle wondered how...
The good news: UK unemployment falls
The bad news: long-term unemployment in Britain is rising. Read the analysis here.