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Enterprising Woman Bev Hurley appointed to EEDA board

Stephen Timms, Minister of State for Competitiveness and Consumer Affairs, has just announced three new appointments to the management board of the East of England Development Agency.

Are you aware of your rubbish responsibilities?

Most businesses in England and Wales will be affected by new rules governing waste that came into effect on 30th October.

First Flying Start Programme solely for women

The Programme will take 60 students/graduates from across the country and provide them with the support and training needed to turn their idea into a business within 12 months.

Women over 40 bringing home the 'dough'

A recent study commissioned by Nivea has found that two thirds of women over the age of 40 are the primary providers for their families.

Women'­s brains "important in the workplace"­

"right-brain" skills generally associated with women are more important in the workplace than the "left-brain" skills considered to be typically male.

University of Bedfordshire's Knowledge Hub offers 'Teamwork in Action' workshop at special rates for Enterprising…

The Knowledge Hub, the mixed gender business services department of the University of Bedfordshire, are offering a one day 'Teamwork in Action' workshop at a significantly reduced rate to Enterprising Women members.

Accessing Corporate Contracts

If you’re already providing services to national and multi-national companies, or able and keen to do so, and want to increase your chances of success, then a new service from Supplier Diversity-UK (part of Prowess) may be just what you…

Pre-Budget Report, what are its impacts?

Now the dust has settled on the Pre-Budget report we can look at the impact it is going to have on small businesses.

Series of webinars launched focusing on starting a business

Startups magazine has launched a series of webinars. startupswebinars are a series of online events specially designed to help budding entrepreneurs start and build their business.

Finalists of Running the Gauntlet Announced.

During his visit to see some of the East of England’s companies, Competitiveness Minister, Stephen Timms MP announced the ten finalists in the East of England Development Agency’s (EEDA) ‘running the gauntlet’ competition for entrepreneurs.