UK is falling behind on “clean” technology
Clean Scene founder says that, while venture capital firms invested a record 2bn in clean technology deals during 2007, Europe risks falling behind the US.
Big brands are killing luxury, says Thomas Lyte founder
Kevin Baker, entrepreneur and founder of luxury gifts brand Thomas Lyte, says that mass production is devaluing the luxury industry. That’s why he’s just spent £1m on the silversmith that mends the FA Cup.
More bad CGT news
Did you think the government couldn’t screw over entrepreneurs any more than it already has with regards capital gains tax? If you did, you’d be wrong.
Are the Poles petering out?
Latest government stats would have you believe that the wave of Polish immigration is finally receding. Entrepreneur Steven Street thinks that’s a load of old tosh.
Protection against online attack
A company’s brand is invaluable. The internet is a fantastic medium for promoting a brand. But it is also a forum in which damaging information spreads like wildfire.
Free e-shop for businesses destroyed by Camden fire
The flames that engulfed Camden market earlier this month have been extinguished. Alas, so have many local businesses.
FD watch – Keith Allen
Keith Allen, the group FD of Mecom, has been appointed chief operating officer of the company.
Farewell, then, Netscape
Netscape Navigator, the web browser and one of the pioneering internet brands, will finally be closed down this weekend. Founded by entrepreneur Marc Andreessen, what a story it was…
Family ownership beats private equity, says family business chief
Family firms are twice as valuable to the UK economy, compared to private equity-owned businesses, says Institute of Family Business chief Grant Gordon.
A joke about macho sales teams
The instructive story of the pheasant and the bull.
FD watch – John Allwood
John Allwood has been appointed group FD of regional publishing specialist Mecom.
Consider the Netherlands for overseas expansion
The Netherlands is a good country to do business, according to 2e2 co-founder Terry Burt, because it’s technologically advanced and “people don’t mind if you make money”.