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Singapore – the next start up centre

Posted on May 14, 2012 by admin

One of the driving components of Singapore’s knowledge based economy is high tech start-ups, with an increasing amount of policy attention being given to start-ups in order to continue to nurture new high tech ones that that just need a … Continue reading →

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Easing energy bills lead to inflation fall

Posted on May 8, 2012 by admin

          In an effort to alleviate the worry of an Iran fallout, Saudi Arabia has promised that they will increase their oil supplies. The results of this guarantee were falling crude oil prices after a few … Continue reading →

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The cost of car insurance is forcing drivers off the UK’s roads

Posted on May 5, 2012 by admin

          There is reportedly a dramatic decrease in learner drivers taking to our roads, and driving schools are having a tough time of it. You can blame a number of factors for this; rising unemployment, the … Continue reading →

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Nintendo announces first annual loss of £329m

Posted on April 28, 2012 by admin

    Nintendo, one of the top names in the world of gaming, have just announced their first ever annual loss of £329m and the rumours are already rife as to how this has come about. The Japanese giant reported … Continue reading →

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Graduates job adverts could be banned

Posted on April 27, 2012 by admin

After a ruling on Wednesday, companies may no longer be allowed to advertise for graduates to fill their job vacancies. The court said that by advertising for graduates, older employees were being discriminated against, and being prevented from applying for … Continue reading →

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Deutsche Bank see sharp fall in profits

Posted on April 26, 2012 by admin

              Deutsche Bank, the giant of the German financial sector, has reported a steep fall in profits, partly due to the weakening performance that has come about from the deepening Eurozone crisis. The banks … Continue reading →

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The start-up scene for Welsh SMEs

Posted on April 26, 2012 by admin

        With job cuts and redundancies seemingly becoming every day events in the media, more and more are choosing to sink their redundancy money into setting up their own business, or SME. There are various grants now … Continue reading →

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What to look for when researching business insurance

Posted on April 22, 2012 by admin

Whether you are a large company or an SME or even a one man operation, never think that you do not need insurance. So many have been caught over the years by having no, or inadequate, cover and have had … Continue reading →

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