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		<title>Changes to Legislation Come into Force</title>
		<link>http://www.businessnewssoutheast.com/836/news/changes-to-legislation-come-into-force/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:18:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dan</dc:creator>
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With the 6 April 2010 Common Commencement Date for regulations approaching, Business Link is encouraging businesses from every sector to check the Business Link website (www.businesslink.gov.uk/ccd)for any upcoming legislative changes that may affect them.
To save local businesses in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight time and money, government departments issue changes to new and existing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What should I think about before starting in business for myself? &#8211; Lord Sugar&#8217;s Business Basics</title>
		<link>http://www.businessnewssoutheast.com/831/news/what-should-i-think-about-before-starting-in-business-for-myself-lord-sugars-business-basics/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:56:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dan</dc:creator>
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Running a small business can be demanding. In this clip Lord Sugar  provides some advice on things to consider before you start.
Drawing  on over 40 years experience of starting and growing small businesses,  Lord Sugar responds to some of the most frequently raised questions at  his advice events. In the first [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kent 2020 is only a month away</title>
		<link>http://www.businessnewssoutheast.com/823/news/kent-2020-is-only-a-month-away/</link>
		<comments>http://www.businessnewssoutheast.com/823/news/kent-2020-is-only-a-month-away/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:42:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dan</dc:creator>
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Kent 2020 is the largest business conference and exhibition in the  South East.
Last year there were a record number of 350 exhibitors and 3,700  attendees. Kent 2020 ‘10 will again be the biggest business event the  county and will attract the very best of Kent businesses.
Kent 2020 gives you a fantastic opportunity [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Should I prepare a business plan? &#8211; Lord Sugar&#8217;s Business Basics</title>
		<link>http://www.businessnewssoutheast.com/814/news/should-i-prepare-a-business-plan-lord-sugars-business-basics/</link>
		<comments>http://www.businessnewssoutheast.com/814/news/should-i-prepare-a-business-plan-lord-sugars-business-basics/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:21:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dan</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[alan sugar]]></category>
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All businesses should have a business plan. Lord Sugar provides advice on keeping things simple and realistic.
Drawing on over 40 years experience of starting and growing small businesses, Lord Sugar responds to some of the most frequently raised questions at his advice events. In the first week of a new series of clips providing basic [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Clean energy cash back for businesses and households which generate low carbon electricity</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:51:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dan</dc:creator>
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From April, businesses, communities and householders will be encouraged to generate small scale low carbon electricity for the national grid.  Those who invest in energy generating technologies such as wind turbines and solar panels will be paid for the electricity generated through index linked feed-in tariffs and save on bills.  For example, power from solar [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Swale Borough Council 2012 Olympics New markets and new opportunities</title>
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		<comments>http://www.businessnewssoutheast.com/739/news/swale-borough-council-2012-olympics-new-markets-and-new-opportunities/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:49:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dan</dc:creator>
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Free consortia Bid Writing Workshop on Wednesday 24th March 2010.
This event is being held at the UKP Leisure Club, Avenue of Remembrance, Sittingbourne, ME10 4DE
Attend the free workshop to learn:

How to form a partnership /consortia: practicalities and the
people involved.
Examples of successful
collaborations.
Legal issues: corporate options;
Joint and several liability; practical
tips and suggestions; cost
implications.
People issues: pitfalls to avoid;
success [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Business optimism for Hampshire Economy in 2010 according to Business Link</title>
		<link>http://www.businessnewssoutheast.com/681/news/business-optimism-for-hampshire-economy-in-2010-according-to-business-link/</link>
		<comments>http://www.businessnewssoutheast.com/681/news/business-optimism-for-hampshire-economy-in-2010-according-to-business-link/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:56:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dan</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[maureen frost]]></category>
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In 2009, thousands of businesses across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have had to rationalise staffing levels, cut costs, improve customer service, reduce waste, find new markets and alternative suppliers to survive.  However almost one in three SMEs are preparing for better times by training their staff and over half (53%) expect their turnover [...]]]></description>
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		<title>One in four new Hampshire businesses are retailers</title>
		<link>http://www.businessnewssoutheast.com/664/news/one-in-four-new-hampshire-businesses-are-retailers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.businessnewssoutheast.com/664/news/one-in-four-new-hampshire-businesses-are-retailers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:39:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dan</dc:creator>
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2009 saw the loss of high street chains including Threshers, Zavvi and Borders whilst 25%* of new businesses started last year in the county were small independent retailers.  Other popular sectors for new start up businesses, according to analysis by Business Link, were Consultancy &#038; Business Services (18%) and Trades (13%).
The entrepreneurs which Business Link [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hampshire Leads Ethical Businesses into Economic Upturn 3Market, 9 February 2010, University of Southampton</title>
		<link>http://www.businessnewssoutheast.com/506/news/hampshire-leads-ethical-businesses-into-economic-upturn-3market-9-february-2010-university-of-southampton/</link>
		<comments>http://www.businessnewssoutheast.com/506/news/hampshire-leads-ethical-businesses-into-economic-upturn-3market-9-february-2010-university-of-southampton/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dan</dc:creator>
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Business Link and a group of Hampshire business leaders have launched a business to business trading event to help the county emerge from recession. In the first event of its kind, 3MARKET will provide opportunities for businesses to source more ethical products and services from ‘Social Enterprises’, on Tuesday 9 February, Garden Court, University of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Business Link and Levi Roots support Social Enterprise ‘BE NICE’</title>
		<link>http://www.businessnewssoutheast.com/511/news/business-link-and-levi-roots-support-social-enterprise-%e2%80%98be-nice%e2%80%99/</link>
		<comments>http://www.businessnewssoutheast.com/511/news/business-link-and-levi-roots-support-social-enterprise-%e2%80%98be-nice%e2%80%99/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:33:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dan</dc:creator>
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Levi Roots, the successful Dragons Den millionaire entrepreneur shows his support for the ‘BE NICE’ campaign at a recent Business Link event in Portsmouth.

Louise Allen, an image consultant based in Portsmouth, has just launched The &#8216;Be Nice&#8217; campaign as her own social enterprise venture.
Louise said, ‘Business Link have been a great support to help me [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Levi Roots&#8217; Top Tip for Business Success</title>
		<link>http://www.businessnewssoutheast.com/408/news/levi-roots-top-tip-for-business-success/</link>
		<comments>http://www.businessnewssoutheast.com/408/news/levi-roots-top-tip-for-business-success/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:04:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neil Holroyde</dc:creator>
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Levi Roots has become incredibly successful since his appearance on the BBC’s Dragon’s Den TV show.

His world famous Reggae Reggae sauce has now sold over nine million bottles and he is currently developing a number of business opportunities.

Business Link Hampshire &#038; Isle of White
Levi Roots&#8217; Reggae Reggae Sauce

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		<title>Kent 2020 Vision 2010 Official Launch at Maidstone Studios</title>
		<link>http://www.businessnewssoutheast.com/132/special-reports/kent2020-vision-2010-launch/</link>
		<comments>http://www.businessnewssoutheast.com/132/special-reports/kent2020-vision-2010-launch/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:04:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neil Holroyde</dc:creator>
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The film above captures the atmosphere of this year’s Kent 2020 Vision Business Show.
Next year’s Kent 2020 Vision Business Show is being officially launched on 10th November at Maidstone Studios.

The early morning launch starts at 7:15AM and is an excellent opportunity to learn, network and reach new customers.  The event will comprise of an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Be Inspired &#8216;09 is Major Hit</title>
		<link>http://www.businessnewssoutheast.com/393/special-reports/be-inspired-09-is-major-hit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.businessnewssoutheast.com/393/special-reports/be-inspired-09-is-major-hit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neil Holroyde</dc:creator>
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A networking frenzy recently occurred at Be Inspired 09. The Location was Central Forty in Basingstoke and over 1,000 businesses came through the door for a day packed with business opportunities.

Delegates had the opportunity to find business advice, information and support. Key speakers included Levi Roots, Liz Jackson and Richard Farleigh.
Business Link Hampshire &#038; Isle [...]]]></description>
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