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The military entrepreneurship manifesto

The military entrepreneurship manifesto

The role of the Armed Forces in protecting our freedom and prosperity is widely recognised. And they are...

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Starting afresh: How entrepreneurship is transforming the lives of resettled refugees

Starting afresh: How entrepreneurship is transforming the lives of resettled refugees

Discourse around refugees remains bleak. When they are not seen as a burden to public finances and a...

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Putting the uni in unicorn: the role of universities in supporting high-growth graduate startups

Putting the uni in unicorn: the role of universities in supporting high-growth graduate startups

By incubating graduate entrepreneurs, universities can drive economic growth and innovation, boost graduate retention, bolster student recruitment...

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From inmates to entrepreneurs: how prison entrepreneurship can break the cycle of reoffending

From inmates to entrepreneurs: how prison entrepreneurship can break the cycle of reoffending

How to end the unvirtuous cycle? In the UK and elsewhere, identifying how to successfully reintegrate ex-prisoners...

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Beyond the first business: the myths, risks and rewards of being a serial entrepreneur

Beyond the first business: the myths, risks and rewards of being a serial entrepreneur

Coutts and the Centre for Entrepreneurs have partnered to explore the dynamics of serial entrepreneurship in the UK,...

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From ebb to flow: how entrepreneurs can turn the tide for seaside towns

From ebb to flow: how entrepreneurs can turn the tide for seaside towns

Seaside resort towns feature some of our most magnificent and memorable landscapes and hold a special place in...

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Shattering stereotypes: women in entrepreneurship

Shattering stereotypes: women in entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is riddled with stereotypes. This is particularly true of female entrepreneurs. For instance, women starting businesses...

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Nation of angels: the unsung heroes of Britain’s economy

Nation of angels: the unsung heroes of Britain’s economy

Britain is becoming a nation of angels. As business formation rates continue to hit new records, more and...

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Spend small: the local authority spend index

Spend small: the local authority spend index

One of the best ways that government can support small businesses is buying from them. With significant attention...

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The week in entrepreneurship

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14th January 2019

Your weekly summary of entrepreneurship news, comment, and features. Sent by the Centre for Entrepreneurs (part of the New Entrepreneurs Foundation). Sign up here. Read the original newsletter here. Business formations recover to reach new high in 2018 The latest

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17th December 2018

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The week in entrepreneurship

10th December 2018

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Business formations recover to reach new high in 2018

14th January 2019

Business formations recover to reach new high in 2018

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Eric Schmidt to deliver inaugural entrepreneurship lecture

4th September 2018

Eric Schmidt to deliver inaugural entrepreneurship lecture

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Media coverage

14th January 2019

Birmingham is hot spot for business start ups again

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Birmingham named number one city outside of London for start-ups

14th January 2019

Birmingham named number one city outside of London for start-ups

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