The top five spy gadgets for the modern entrepreneur
The technology that keeps your business on an even keel doesn’t just have to be boring BlackBerries or poxy printers, you know.
Sir Ronald Cohen backs IAM buyout
Apax co-founder Sir Ronald Cohen has backed the management buyout of hedge fund business International Asset Management.
Key changes to vehicle corporation tax
HM Revenue and Customs has announced proposed changes to vehicle corporation tax, which moves the regime to a CO2 based system. These changes, which are likely to become legislation in April 2009, apply to write-down and balance allowances as well as the expensive car allowance applied to lease vehicles.
“Generous maternity benefits are sabotaging women’s careers”
This week Nicola Brewer, chief executive of the Equalities and Human Rights Commission, said extra benefits may have had the "unintended consequence" of making women less attractive to employers.
Another U-turn: Darling scraps 2p rise in fuel duty
After months of protests from hauliers and transport entrepreneurs, Chancellor Alistair Darling has finally caved under pressure and scrapped the 2p rise in fuel duty planned for this autumn.
Entrepreneur watches as web address value skyrockets
1E chief executive Sumir Karayi negotiated the sale of his company’s rare two-character website address from a bloke in Hong Kong for the bargain-basement price of $600. Only a couple of years later, the address was worth around $750,000.
You’ve got to love Jane Asher
Jane Asher, founder of the eponymous cake decorating business, gives her tips on surviving a downturn. And all in that lovely breathy voice of hers…