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Ask the Expert in Peterborough on June 28

Posted by Laura Rutherford on 17 May, 2012
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A SERIES of events aimed at people considering starting their own businesses in Peterbrough has been announced by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The clinics will also be open to those who have recently started up in business, or who have been trading for a while. They are drop-in format, so prior booking and [...]

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High-end estate agency launches in Peterborough

Posted by Martyn Moore on 23 May, 2011
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AN estate agency service for buyers and sellers of high-end property, has been launched in Peterborough.

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Peterborough School students win business award

Posted by Martyn Moore on 5 April, 2011
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A GROUP of students from The Peterborough School have won a nationally recognised Young Enterprise award after forming a company to make and sell a headphone holder.

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MP sees the bright side of insolvencies

Posted by Martyn Moore on 6 January, 2011
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THE relatively high number of Peterborough businesses going bankrupt is a reflection of the city’s entrepreneurial spirit, according to its MP.

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Sparkling future for Diane

Posted by Laura Rutherford on 29 December, 2010
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A PETERBOROUGH office worker, whose job at a builders’ merchants became redundant in 2009, has started her own online jewellery business. After several months of unsuccessful job-hunting, Diane Pulford (left) from Fletton went along to Peterborough Women’s Enterprise Centre for advice and decided to start her own business in June. Her company, called Scooby’s Eternal [...]

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Online business plan tool makes life easier for start-ups and SMEs

Posted by Martyn Moore on 11 June, 2010
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BOURNE businesswoman Karen McNulty is launching a brand new online product that could solve the nightmares for many small businesses and start up companies. Called BusinessPlanWiz, the website allows visitors to construct their own business plan by leading them through a step-by-step guide, online. It follows on the heels of  her marketing plan website MarketingPlanWiz, [...]

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Start ups must get it right from the start

Posted by Martyn Moore on 11 January, 2009
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WHEN setting up in business it is important to consider implications of the company’s legal structure at the outset. Companies should seek help with the decision making process, the company name, its memorandum and articles, directors and share capital. Standard terms and conditions of sale or supply are the contract between the business and its [...]

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Top five tips for starting a business

Posted by Martyn Moore on 31 December, 2008
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PHILIP Moores, left, runs Peterborough Workspace – affordable premises with support network for small businesses in Peterborough. Here are his top five tips for start-up businesses: 1. Do what you love. Your new business will take over your life and for you to make it a success you will have to invest a lot of [...]

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