Enterprise Britain received the following proposal today. Purportedly it was originated by Warren Buffet, but as Enterprise Britain was not able to verify this we thank him or whomever came up with this proposal. British parliamentarians might want to be upstanding and follow some of the suggestions here and if not the parliamentarians, perhaps...
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The Devil’s Deal
Brilliant, aggressive, flawed are words which only begin to describe the hero and the villain of Richard Lambert’s first brilliant novel. Weaving his extensive business experience into the story you are led through the exciting world of small company finance in a masterful way.
Calm Down Dave
In 2010 David Cameron lost an election which, according to the author, "he should have won hands down"
In 'Calm Down Dave' Tony Drury provides overwhelming evidence for his reservations about the Cameron led 'liberal lurch' of the Conservative Party.
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Iconic office products that could disappear from desks by 2012
From Post-Its to water coolers, check out this ‘Most Endangered’ list of iconic office products that could disappear from desks by 2012. You may scoff at the idea of ‘endangered office products’ but ask yourself this: when did you last use a hand-held calculator? Is a scanner still an integral gadget in your office?...
Entrepreneurs are more switched onto social media
-building their personal brand: almost one in seven (14%) don’t separate private and business social networking activities - Following research* with UK- based entrepreneurs, specialist insurer Hiscox found that over half (57%) of SME business owners utilise social media for business purposes. A fifth (12%) of the SME business owners interviewed consider social media...
Harnessing the PR power of LinkedIn — Don’t just link, Think!
When I speak at conferences about LinkedIn I often find huge confusion abounds. The general consensus is that while it’s great for recruiters and jobseekers, it’s just about ok for everyone else – a bit basic and functional. Good for linking but not much more. Wrong, wrong, wrong!! Please stop simply linking and start...
Creating Killer Headlines
A well-written headline will increase the chance of your news story being picked up, and will be a valuable tool in search engine optimising for your news release when it’s carried online. But how do you create that all important, eye-catching headline? Here are some tips… - Be attention grabbing and give the gist...
How To Ensure Your PR Is Picture Perfect
Photos are often a real Public Relations (PR) afterthought, but the recent Royal tour really brought home the power of imagery. While you may not have pictures with the paparazzi pulling power of Catherine Middleton, you shouldn’t under-value the power of photography in your PR campaign. A strong photo can really bring to life...
How To Choose A PR Agency – The 8 Fatal Mistakes To Avoid
At some stage you may need to hire a PR agency, to supplement your own internal team, or because you need to take your PR to the next level. So I thought I’d share 8 danger signs to look out for when choosing a PR agency: 1. Questions – PR works at its best...
Five Essential Steps To Building A Successful Business
A clearly articulated business strategy is fundamental to the success of your business. But, it’s important that it actually works! Validating or ‘testing’ your strategy to ensure that your business idea is commercially viable and that there’s proven market demand is therefore an essential part of the process. Once you’re satisfied with your strategy,...
Review 2Q 2010
China’s property market is beginning a “collapse” that will hit the nation’s banking system, said Kenneth Rogoff, the Harvard University professor and former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund. In a quarter that has been dominated by a UK election outcome, the fate of the Euro, the notion that there may be a...
Lib-Lab coalition would be ‘disastrous for British business’
A group of 55 entrepreneurs has spoken out against the prospect of a Liberal Democrat-Labour coalition, claiming that it would be “disastrous for British business”. In a letter to The Times, the signatories claim that they have “created many tens of thousands of jobs in the UK” but that the “ever-increasing tax burden and...
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Goodbye Dave
Tony Drury's first book in the trilogy about the new direction of the Conservative Party, where Tony reveals his very personal reasons for leaving the party after 30 years of dedicated service to it.
In his own unique way Tony is able to capture the mood of many in the party and he has had the courage to put it in print. Along the way he adds many fascinating experiences and anecdotes.
"Goodbye Dave" is a 'must read' for anyone with any political interest.
