Entrepreneurship
The credit crunch is the best learning curve for young entrepreneurs
Youth unemployment continues to be a vital political concern for governments across Europe. This week saw some major announcements to tackle youth unemployment heads on. The European Commission unveiled a ‘youth guarantee’ scheme that will aim to provide young adults with a good job offer, continued education, an apprenticeship or an internship within four months of leaving formal education or becoming unemployed.
By Gary Martin | Notebook | Monday, 10 December 2012 at 2:52 pm
Global Entrepreneurship Week: Rebalancing employment through entrepreneurship
Right now, if the economy was a patient, it would still be in intensive care. Showing positive signs, but still a sick puppy. It will take time to inject enough confidence into the market to ensure that growth is maintained and the economy is truly back on track.
By Charlie Mullins | Notebook, Opinion | Tuesday, 13 November 2012 at 2:39 pm
Don’t be fooled by his West Coast Main Line pleas, Richard Branson is no people’s capitalist
Sir Richard Branson has long been Britain’s favourite capitalist. Unlike the fat cat tycoons of left-wing caricatures, sat atop their shiny towers counting wads of cash, Branson is considered one of a new breed of entrepreneurs that emerged at the turn of the century
By James Bloodworth | Notebook, Opinion | Friday, 31 August 2012 at 6:00 am
Paris or London? Where is the best place to start… up?
What is the best way for a French start-up to raise money, or be attractive for UK-based investors?
By Marianne Abib-Pech | Notebook | Saturday, 2 June 2012 at 4:00 am
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