The GDP figures today showing a decline of 0.3% may not inspire confidence in recent performance or assurances about the future, however as well as the good news concerning rising employment there is a surge in entrepreneurial activity bubbling beneath the surface. Continue reading
Archives for January 2013
Month: January 2013
Tories propose creation of local business banks across Wales
A network of local “banks” should be created across Wales to invest in SMEs, according to the Welsh Conservatives. The party’s Invest Wales policy is launched today and aims to reverse low access to finance for SMEs in Wales
CDFIs join expanded Start-Up Loans scheme to create the next generation of entrepreneurs
A consortium of community finance providers has received up to £1.3million to give the next generation of entrepreneurs finance and support to start their own business, , through the Start-Up Loans programme. The consortium is led by the Community development Finance Association (CDFA) with a group of its members delivering business support, mentoring and loans to young entrepreneurs across England. Continue reading
Tackling Britain’s high cost credit problem
The Centre for Responsible Credit is holding a conference to discuss the latest developments in the high cost credit sector and consider what now needs to be done. Continue reading
£30 million boost for young entrepreneurs as Start-Up Loans Scheme expanded
Over £110 million now available and age range increased from 24 to 30 to meet demand and help more new businesses get affordable finance Continue reading