Broadband doctor: A faulty telephone line can disrupt your connection
The Broadband Doctor reveals some insightful information: A faulty telephone line could be the cause of your slow broadband connection.
The Apprentice – it’s basically Big Brother for entrepreneurs
The Apprentice has changed its format over the years, but behind-the-scenes it turns out contestants are treated somewhat like Big Brother housemates.
Alan Sugar snub didn’t stop “risky” business pouring into Cult Wines
Tom Gearing appeared on The Apprentice back in 2012, at which time he was told by Alan Sugar that his fine wine business Cult Wines was too risky, but the snub hasn’t had an impact.
Seedrs hopes launch of secondary market will help companies raise more capital
In its latest edition of The Deal, Beauhurst claimed equity investment dropped for the first time in five years. Crowdfunding platforms, however, defied expectations – and Seedrs hopes to keep the ball rolling by launching a secondary market.
General election 2017 could make entrepreneurs as rare as hen’s teeth
Throughout the 1970s, entrepreneurs were as rare as hen’s teeth. Then, when our country made the historic decision to elect its first female prime minister, that all changed.
The good, the bad and the ugly: Going into business with friends and family
Going into business with friends and family is a popular route for many entrepreneurs and for good reason. You already know each other’s strengths, weaknesses and passions, plus the likelihood is that you came up with the business idea together so you are both hugely invested in it.
The assurances needed for business bank general election vote
With the general election taking place on 8 June, the owner of business bank OakNorth has discussed what would earn his vote on the day, as well as other developments on the entrepreneurial radar.
Don’t forget about flexibility: 70 per cent of switchers cite renewal note prompting
Most businesses, regardless of size, want flexibility. In fact, SMEs are known for agility – there are fewer people calling the shots, there are often no clunky legacy systems in place, and they can adapt with the market as it changes.