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New workshop programme to help local people start up in business

11:35am Friday 18th March 2011

Business Link is offering a full programme of workshops and business briefings from April to November this year, aimed at people who want to set up a business, as well as those who are already established.

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Local businesses show their customers some love this Valentine’s Day

3:58pm Friday 11th February 2011

This Valentine’s Day, many of us will be concentrating on showing our loved ones how much we care. The latest survey by Business Link has shown that businesses in the region are no exception.

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Free support from Business Link to help workforce development

2:30pm Wednesday 2nd February 2011

23% of the region’s businesses would like to provide training for their staff but are not sure what they need, a survey by Business Link has found. With workforce development playing such a vital role in business success, now is the time for local businesses to benefit from free support that will outline the wealth of training options on offer.

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More businesses survive with help from Business Link

2:49pm Wednesday 17th November 2010

An independent survey carried out by Business Link in the East of England has revealed that entrepreneurs that seek advice from the service when starting out have an 84% survival rate beyond three years, compared with a 64% national average for those that choose to go it alone.

• Business Link in the East of England
• Global Entrepreneurship Week

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Extra funding to help pubs stay open for business

3:23pm Friday 12th November 2010

A third round of funding has been announced to help Hertfordshire pubs stay open for business

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Facing the challenges: help is at hand for Hertfordshire businesses

12:26pm Thursday 21st October 2010

A recent survey conducted by Business Link in the East of England has revealed that finding new customers is the biggest challenge currently concerning local businesses.

• Business Link in the East of England

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Business Link customers more than 91% satisfied with the service

10:23am Friday 6th August 2010

Local entrepreneurs continue to benefit from free business support

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New Boot Camp kick-starts Herts’ high-growth businesses

12:34pm Friday 16th July 2010

Following the success of the Start Your Own Business Boot Camp, Business Link in the East of England has introduced a new Business Boot Camp for start-ups with high growth potential. The new programme meets the needs of entrepreneurs who are starting businesses with the potential for high growth and need a solid base with the right foundations from which to grow.

• Business Link in the East of England
• High Growth Business Boot Camp
• BookEvents

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