UK Government pulls out £50m from Tech City funding
An exciting announcement meets an unhappy end: in late 2012 Silicon Roundabout received £50m to build an advanced civic centre. The funding has now been pulled.
Don’t be afraid of introducing employee performance measurements
Most businesses start life with a small group of highly involved and committed people. Then at some stage we find ourselves with a larger group, and have only gut instinct as to what is going on.
Businesses should be using Twitter in real-time
The phrase 'social media' can make brand managers shake, sweat and duck for cover, unfortunately, this article will not help with that problem, but it will offer useful advice.
Funders want access to your accounts software
Today's announcement that MarketInvoice will partner with accounts software provider Xero is likely to be the first of many.
Company insolvencies fall in second quarter
Business insolvencies fell slightly in Q2 of 2014, but personal bankruptcies have seen a significant increase in the latest figures from the Insolvency Service.
Legal issues around location data and augmented reality
Many social networking services, games and other online apps are investigating the possibilities of monetising location data by using 'geofilters' which overlay local brand information on top of user images.
Digital reimagination: Report reveals what Global 2,000 focus on
As we enter the digital consumer economy, enterprises are recognising the importance of digital initiatives to their success.
Bringing the Nigerian business spirit to Britain
We often look to America as a model of pioneering entrepreneurship – while neglecting the less developed but equally daring countries which make up an increasing number of entrepreneurs in this country.
Property conversions stoking shortage of office space
The conversion of commercial property into residential has caused a fall in the supply of office space, suggests research from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
Business groups to be put in charge of driving reform
Yesterday, business minister Matthew Hancock approved bids by business bodies to review enforcement of regulation in their sectors.