by Alexandra Kitching, PQM Manager at NAPF, pensions finance insurance

The UK pensions crisis - introduction of a standard

The UK is in bad shape when it comes to saving for its old age and we need to change that - the PQM introduces some standards
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Hainsworth - a material success story

Hainsworth, a family textile business which has been around for 229 years, is harnessing its heritage and the best in modern manufacturing, technology, sales and marketing
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Sterling remains flavour of the month as euro suffers

Sterling�s safe-haven status is behind its demand and this is not something we see disappearing any time soon as the euro suffers
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Your website - shop window to the world

First impressions count - and your web site is no exception, yet so many businesses are failing to impress online
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The online daily deal market needs to change

The daily deals market is currently fraught with problems and must recognise supply and demand issues before growth can be sustained
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by Lisa Irlam, CEO of Swimovate, sme innovation export interview

A swimming success story

From the frustration of a couple of triathletes with a vision for an innovative product, an internationally successful company has developed
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Rescuing a failing business - with a slight difference

John Sprecht of Spearmint Rhino took a failing business in hand and made it successful - a business with a difference
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How to re-invigorate British manufacturing

by Peter Kolarz of Francis Hutcheson Institute

How might it be possible to re-invigorate manufacturing in Britain and all the developed nations who have experienced a steady downturn?
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Learning with a difference

Zenna Atkins, past Chair of OFSTED and CEO of GEMS Education talks about the future of education
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150 years of helping business

Neville Rayner, President of BCC, explains how Chambers will be at the forefront as we emerge from the recession
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