Bank of England Inflation Report May 2013
Posted 15/05/2013 The Bank of England has today published its latest Inflation Report. To view the Report please follow the link below: http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/publications/Pages/inflationreport/2013/ir1302.aspx
Invitation to Seawork 2013 International
Seawork International is the largest and fastest growing commercial marine and workboat exhibition to be held in a European working port. Now in its 16th successful year it attracts 450 exhibitors and over 7000 visitors from around the world. Seawork is a ‘one stop shop’ for buyers and sellers providing access to the commercial marine Read more…
May 2013 HMRC Key Messages is out!
The May 2013 edition of HMRC Key Messages and an Editorial on Simpler Income Tax (Cash Basis and Simplified Expenses) is now out! This months Key Messages cover: An update of RTI information New (FREE) Webinars added to the HMRC library News on Record Keeping and Mobile Apps Future plans to collect outstanding Class 2 NI by Read more…
Difass – Finance and Loans: DIFASS guarantees transfer
April 2013 Finance and Loans: DIFASS guarantees transfer The Mineral & Energy Economy Research Institute (MEERI) of the Polish Academy of Sciences invited the DIFASS projects partners, local and international guests from all over Europe to Krakow to discuss finance and loan guarantee schemes. The DIFASS project facilitates access to finance for SMEs by exchanging Read more…
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs-provided by EISC Ltd.
EISC Ltd has started a new project called Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (http://www.erasmus-entrepreneurs.eu) which is a business exchange programme within the European Union. It is fully funded by the European Commission. The main aim of the project is to support European entrepreneurs with the skills necessary to start and/or successfully run a small business in Read more…
Start-Up Loans Success Story
NEW BEGINNINGS FROM THE PAST The Start-Up Loans Programme, delivered through WSX Enterprise for Hampshire Dorset, Isle of Wight and Surrey, has provided both money and help for the new business, Glamragzz. After meeting with a Mentor (provided by Mentor-Net) to work through her business plan, Nicola submitted the plan to local delivery partner WSX Enterprise. Read more…
Dorset Charities Conference – 9th April
On the 9th April 2013, Ward Goodman are holding the Dorset Charity Conference at the Lighthouse Poole, following the success of the inaugural event last year. Renowned for being a unique venue in the heart of Poole it is the perfect venue to meet like minded charities and sector suppliers. Charities and sector suppliers Read more…
GAPS running in Dorset and Hampshire
COULD YOU USE A YOUNG EUROPEAN INTERN IN YOUR BUSINESS? WSX Enterprise is delivering the GAPS programme across Dorset & Hampshire. This initiative is offering businesses the chance to host an overseas student as part of an internship lasting 2 months. The scheme is fully funded, including travel and accommodation costs with no strings attached. Ian Girling, the programme Read more…
Latest HMRC Key Messages – March 2013 + RTI is coming – Are you ready?
Highlights - Real Time Information (RTI) assistance/guidance – Don’t get caught out! Business Payment Support Service, Free business advice for SMEs, VAT rates for energy saving materials, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and more. We have also been provided with The Special Editorial on RTI to offer support and guidance to important information needed to make sure you are prepared for Read more…
New Start Up Course Programme For Rural Dorset
Posted 13/02/2013 WSX Enterprise, the business start-up and growth experts, have announced a new series of training courses aimed specifically at people living in rural Dorset who have either just started a business, or are considering working for themselves. The 2 day training programme is entitled ‘New In Business’ and provides the essential information Read more…
Start-Up Loans for Young People Available now from WSX!
HELP TO START BUSINESSES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WSX Enterprise has been awarded a Government contract to provide start-up loans for young people aged 18-30 looking to start their own business. The national scheme, which is currently as the pilot phase, will now be available in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Dorset and Surrey. Under the scheme, Read more…
Kent 2020 Vision LIVE – 25th April – Opportunities for your SMEs
Our friends at BSK-Direct are running an event in the Kent area to give businesses the opportunity to get connected with new customers/suppliers. This is the largest regional Business event in the UK, so will have a number of businesses from outside the Kent area, as well as from across the Channel! Some of the key features Read more…
Bank of England Inflation Report Feb 2013
Posted 13/02/2013 The Bank of England has today published its latest Inflation Report. To view the Report please follow the link below: http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/publications/Pages/inflationreport/2013/ir1301.aspx
Poole’s campaign for Fairtrade Town Status – Message from Poole Council
Fairtrade Fortnight Mon 25 Feb to Sun 10 March 2013! Poole needs your help during Fairtrade Fortnight in its campaign for Fairtrade Town Status. Becoming a Fairtrade Town shows Poole’s continued commitment to supporting Fairtrade products, which guarantees disadvantaged farmers and workers in the developing world a better deal. We would love to hear from Read more…
Business Events at Bournemouth University
Some interesting events coming up at Bournemouth University’s Centre for Entrepreneurship. Events and speakers include: 12 February 2013: ‘The App World: From Idea to 1 Million Downloads’, a presentation by Rich Martell CEO of Floxx Media Group http://bucfe.com/events/the-app-world-from-idea-to-1-million-downloads/ 5 March 2013: ‘Can You Be Ethical and Still Make Money?’ A presentation by Jude Thorne, CEO of Ice http://bucfe.com/events/can-you-be-ethical-still-make-money/ 11 March Read more…
Invitation to the International Convention of Marine Renewable Energy (THETIS MRE)
Thetis MRE was created to encourage technological, economical, industrial initiatives in order to help build the future of the marine renewable energy branch, and takes place in a different French county every year. The Design Programme, in partnership with Technopôle Brest-Iroise, through the CHAIN2 project, is offering a limited number of South East and South West based businesses Read more…
Thinking of buying a franchise?
Buying a franchise allows you to set up your own business without starting from scratch. You use a tried and tested formula, and benefit from the experience and support of the franchisor (the company offering the franchise). Franchisees can enjoy many of the benefits of self-employment with less risk. Successful franchise operations have a much Read more…
A new round of the Regional Growth Fund opens today – 17th January 2013
A new round of the Regional Growth Fund opens today as the Deputy Prime Minister called on businesses across the country to bid for a share of the £350 million cash pot. The Regional Growth Fund has already helped 180 projects get started, creating and safeguarding local jobs and attracting significant private sector investment. The Read more…
Latest HMRC Key Messages – January 2013
Highlights - Self Assessment Return deadline 31st January, Update on the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement in December & Workshops supporting businesses. http://www.wsxenterprise.co.uk/online-resources/hmrc-news
Latest HMRC Key Messages – February 2013
Highlights - Company cars fuel rates changes: effective from 1 December 2012, PAYE – RTI is coming in just 8 weeks! & Breaking down the Barriers: Importing and Exporting. http://www.wsxenterprise.co.uk/online-resources/hmrc-news
Small businesses offered £110 million of new finance
Small businesses struggling to access credit are to be given a welcome boost with £110 million of new funding, Vince Cable announced today. The Business Secretary pledged £55 million of Government funding – through a scheme called the Business Finance Partnership – to peer to peer lenders and other finance suppliers. To find out more, Read more…
Why do you need a marketing strategy? December 2012
Every so often, when I ask a new business owner what their marketing strategy is, they struggle for an answer. Invariably they may have a vague plan to ‘sell more goods/services to customers’, but little in the way of substance to actually stand a realistic chance of achieving an objective. Ok, so let’s get back Read more…
A TASTE OF ENTERPRISE – Spring 2013 Event
Event run by West Itchen Community Trust Monday 14th & Tuesday 15th JANUARY 2013 Monday 11th & Tuesday 12th FEBRUARY 2013 Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th March 2013 VENUE – Ropewalk Centre 53 Derby Road Southampton SO14 1DJ To find out more information on this event, please click on this link for a copy of Read more…
Internationalisation: DIFASS brings the world within reach
Internationalisation: DIFASS brings the world within reach The Chamber of Commerce in Seville invited guests from all over Europe to discuss the internationalisation of SMEs and to take part in the second DIFASS Workshop on 21 November. The workshop consisted of good practice presentations on how to stimulate local SMEs to access foreign markets. The Read more…
Entrepreneurship is Good for Britain – Hampshire Chamber event – NOW FREE!!
Posted on 19/11/2012 Entrepreneurship is Good for Britain In association with NatWest, the British Chambers of Commerce are running a series of events as part of the Business is Good for Britain Campaign. The Hampshire Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an Entrepreneurship is Good for Britain seminar as part of this campaign on Read more…
WSX Enterprise gets ready for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2012
WSX Enterprise will have some High Growth events, Mentoring opportunities and the launch of the ‘Young Persons Start-Up Loan’ scheme, delivered by WSX Enterprise for ‘The Start-Up Company’, as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2012. This global event is from 12-18 November 2012 and will be asking the question ‘Are you ready to pass it Read more…
CHAIN 2 – 3rd Business Convention a Success!
Posted on 08/11/2012 CHAIN 2 As part of the Channel Innovation Network project (Chain), 30 SMEs from Brittany, Normandy and the UK met their counterparts at SIAL, OPTO and the British Embassy in Paris. A third business convention organised by CHAIN2 partners was held on October 23rd and 24th 2012 in Paris. This convention was Read more…
Bournemouth University are running a BU PhD Studentship Competition for candidates starting in October 2013
Posted on 18/10/2012 Bournemouth University are running a BU PhD Studentship Competition for candidates starting in October 2013. There will be 50 studentships available: 45 match-funded and 5 fully-funded. At the Centre for Entrepreneurship we would be interested in discussing any projects you might want to consider to get involved in this initiative. Full details Read more…
From 17th October Businesslink.gov and Directgov websites will close and be replaced by Gov.uk
From 17th October Businesslink.gov.uk and Directgov websites will close and be replaced by Gov.uk. Gov.uk is the new home for government services and information online, and has been built by the Government Digital Service (GDS). You can use the new website now at www.gov.uk . GOV.UK has been built to make it simpler, clearer and faster Read more…
Alternative ways to raise your prices – and profitability! September 2012
In many business sectors, the difference between a winning and a losing product or service is how you price it. Sales tests have shown time and again that effective pricing is one of the most important factors which will determine the success or failure of a product’s sales, or even of the business itself. However, Read more…
WSX Events & Workshops, all in one place!
As you may know, WSX Enterprise run a number of programmes across a wide range of business sectors to assist our customers achiveve their goals in business. To compliment these services we run a number of events and workshops, sometimes partnered with other organisations, to try and give you new insights or skills into areas Read more…
DIFASS – Small topic, big impact: micro loans
Posted on 20/09/2012 The first DIFASS international workshop took place at Tehnopol in Tallinn, Estonia. Over 40 guests from all over Europe came together to discuss micro loans – a type of government support measure to make investment capital accessible to small enterprises. WSX Enterprise represented the UK. The DIFASS project facilitates access to finance Read more…
Invitation to SIAL 2012 – The Global Food Marketplace
Posted on 14/09/2012 The World’s No 1 food exhibition for food manufacturing, processing and packaging, held in Paris – October 23-24, 2012. SIAL is the World’s No 1 food exhibition, focusing on the major challenges faced by the global food industry. It will feature more that 5,500 exhibitors from over 100 countries bringing all the food channels together from Read more…
The Energy Entrepreneurs Scheme
Posted 13/09/2012 Energy Entrepreneurs Fund Opens for Applications (UK) The Department of Energy and Climate Change has announced the launch of a £16million fund for entrepreneurs to develop new energy saving ideas. The first phase of the Energy Entrepreneurs Fund, part of a £35million fund announced earlier this year, is now open to applications. There Read more…
Collaborating for effectiveness–Mentoring organisations work together
Business is all about collaboration nowadays. There is strength in numbers so Mentor-net (the mentoring programme from WSX Enterprise Ltd) has got together to share knowledge with other mentoring organisations, enabling us to be more efficient and more effective. You could say we’re mentoring each other. Thanks to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Read more…
B-new September 2012 Newsletter
28/08/2012 B.NEW, a network for women entrepreneurs The latest news from the B-New network can be found in the newsletter attached. We have attached both an English & French version for you to view and download. If you have any questions about the programme, please contact Rachel Cheetham on 01329 223242 or email us at Read more…
Designing Demand Workshop-Tuesday 18 September
28/08/2012 The Designing Demand workshop will demonstrate, in a vivid and practical way, how design-led innovation must be part of the armoury of a manufacturing business in this challenging economic climate, to both add value and increase sales. It will challenge you to think about your business, where it is now, what your ambition is for its future Read more…
HMRC Webinar Updates – Aug 2012
23/08/2012 More New Webinars launched by HMRC. Three new “live” webinars were launched on 1st August called “My Self-employed Journey with HMRC”, “Business Expenses for the self-employed” and “Capital Allowances for the self-employed”. Recorded versions will also be available from the end of August. See HMRC Webinars for more information on these, and all the Read more…
An Introduction to Web Marketing Event 30/08/12
30th August – 9.00-1.00pm The Exchange, Sturminster Newton The web is now the main shop window for many businesses, and it is an ever changing world! However, many businesses find web marketing hugely confusing, and struggle to know the best approach to take. At this seminar David Lakins of Key Multimedia, will be exploring the Read more…
B-new – Female entrepreneurs
Posted 24/07/2012 Why is persuading women to start their own business so hard? Why don’t more women start a business? That question has vexed many in recent years and a new cross-channel project aims to try and find out. The BNEW programme is a European-funded project aimed at addressing the barriers to setting up and Read more…
