As the only national business support organisation, NFEA is well placed to comment on a wide range of business support topics and issues. In this dedicated blog, we’ll share thoughts from our travels, shout about NFEA activity and feedback on discussions and issues within the sector. And we’d love your thoughts too – you can respond back to any of our posts through the site.
You can also visit our news area here for up to date stories on NFEA activity.
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Thursday 28 May 2009 by George Derbyshire
I first came across Sector Skills Councils some years ago when I met the people from the SSC which looks after the energy industry. I confess that I was a little bemused - what was the link between nuclear power stations, the National Grid, North Sea oil drilling and our ...
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Wednesday 20 May 2009 by George Derbyshire
I see Tim Campbell, ex- Apprentice who now promotes entrepreneurship through his Bright Ideas Trust, has called in the FT for the government to axe business support spending that is merely putting ‘bums on seats’ instead of helping viable start-up operation. He goes on to make the extraordinary statement that ...
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Thursday 14 May 2009 by George Derbyshire
Delighted to see that the Queens Award for Enterprise Promotion has gone to, amongst others, David Irwin. David was one of the co-founders of Project North East, one of the earliest and still one of the most successful local enterprise agencies. David went on to chair NFEA and to be the ...
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Friday 8 May 2009 by George Derbyshire
We seem to be in the midst of an awards season at the moment, with numerous initiatives encouraging entries from within the small business sector. The celebration of success is always worthwhile - and for those that win any award, it’s good to be recognised.
We have first hand experience ...
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