April, 2009

For all you out there with children or relatives who are thinking about embarking on student life at university, we have the perfect exclusive offer to get them started... Microsoft can now offer students the new software they need for a rock-bottom price. The ‘Ultimate Steal' is an offer being run...

Guest blog from Emma Jones, Founder of Enterprise Nation and author of ‘Spare Room Start Up - how to start a business from home' A niche business In best-selling book ‘The Long Tail' author Chris Anderson says the future of business does not lie in blockbuster hits but in niche products. Home businesses...

Guest post from Emma Jones, Founder of Enterprise Nation , the home business company, and author of ‘Spare Room Start Up - how to start a business from home' We're seeing something happen in the world of home business; every day we hear from people turning their hobby into a way of making a living...

New legislation means that millions of parents with older children how have the right to ask their employers for flexible work arrangements. Although this is only an ‘ask' it should help all parents - especially women - who are juggling work / life balance. Read the full story on the BBC website . ...

Reactions to the budget implications for small businesses are somewhat mixed - here's a round-up of what industry bodies are saying. Overall the budget does not appear to have been particularly well received although there are some nuggets for small businesses. The FSB's reaction to the budget is...