Archive | August, 2011

Edinburgh-based Howies restaurant chain for sale – Business Sale Report

11. August 2011

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Edinburgh-based Howies restaurant chain for sale Business Sale Report Entrepreneur Cameron McColl is offloading the business just four years after buying it from founder David Howie Scott in 2007, following a management buy-out worth £2 million. The branches are being sold as one lot for offers over £485000 although bids ...

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New business launched by a young Basingstoke entrepreneur – Basingstoke Gazette

11. August 2011

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New business launched by a young Basingstoke entrepreneur Basingstoke Gazette Nineteen-year-old Matthew Larcome has set up TeckForce which removes viruses from home and business computers. Based at the Innovation Centre, at Norden House, Basing View, Basingstoke, Matthew and his small team have been ...

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Uk Prime Minister Considering Social Network Bans – Portfolio.com (blog)

11. August 2011

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Uk Prime Minister Considering Social Network Bans Portfolio.com (blog) From mentors to investors to pivotal business contacts, even serial entrepreneurs who make millions are socially made success stories. Groupon Loss Tests IPO Strength: As the daily deal company awaits approval to go public, its revenues are growing so ... and more

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Business booming for Darwen mum entrepreneur – Blackburn Citizen

11. August 2011

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Business booming for Darwen mum entrepreneur Blackburn Citizen Daniela Romano, who was previously in sales and marketing at Thwaites, set up Epic Sales and Marketing earlier this year in an Entrepreneurshuip POD at Darwen Academy, with the aim of leaving a legacy behind for her two ...

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David Cameron considers social media ban for suspected rioters – Computer Business Review

11. August 2011

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David Cameron considers social media ban for suspected rioters – Computer Business Review

The Hindu David Cameron considers social media ban for suspected rioters Computer Business Review Elizabeth Varley, entrepreneur and CEO of TechHub, a project offering office space for start-ups in London, said: "So suggested response to those moved to riot is *less* communication, *less* social connection & *less* social support? Oh, that'll work. ...

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I had to come here, says Owls signing Chris O’Grady – Sheffield Telegraph

11. August 2011

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I had to come here, says Owls signing Chris O’Grady – Sheffield Telegraph

Sheffield Telegraph I had to come here, says Owls signing Chris O'Grady Sheffield Telegraph And it underlined again why a shrewd entrepreneur like Milan Mandaric has cause to think he pulled off a bargain in acquiring the club. His £12m investment, including the clearing of debts that makes Wednesday a goldmine attraction, will be worth ... and more

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Low rents but region’s pubs still closing – Yorkshire Post

11. August 2011

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Low rents but region's pubs still closing Yorkshire Post Jeromes Cafe & Pavilion bar, which has been developed by businessman Michael Harrison over the last 23 years, has been sold to Wallbrook Leisure, a joint venture between entrepreneur Tony Walsh and Kevin Brook, who has worked for a number of national ...

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Reading lovers are brought to book – The Star

11. August 2011

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Reading lovers are brought to book The Star David Erdal and Luke Johnson talks, about business and culture, are also part of MADE : The Entrepreneur Festival, September 21 to 24. Visit madefestival.com For Off The Shelf sponsorship opportunities call 0114 273 4716 / 273 4400.

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City claims world status – The Star

11. August 2011

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City claims world status The Star Conferences still to come include an international gathering to discuss ways of harnessing energy from the sun to tackle food and energy shortages, meetings for trainers, the Green Party Conference and Sheffield's own MADE: The Entrepreneur Festival. ...

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Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials – CNBC.com

11. August 2011

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Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials CNBC.com The changes will allow some foreign entrepreneurs to receive H-1B visas — given to foreign workers with specialized skills — if they can demonstrate a viable plan for a start-up business that makes products or provides services that are in the US ... and more

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