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Young Entrepreneurs Swindon Network Launch - The Purpose of Networks
Thursday 31 January sees the launch of the Young Entrepreneurs Swindon Network but what is the purpose of business network groups?
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Published: 1/10/17
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Credit manager launches own consultancy
After working in credit management for many years Nicki Kinton decided she wanted to make a positive difference.
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Published: 30/09/17
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Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge Launched with €100...
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Tim Burghes
Published: 18/06/19
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2019 Round Open: Stelios Awards for Disabled Entre...
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Tim Burghes
Published: 18/06/19
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Over 40 young professionals from Swindon and Wiltshire come together.
Tim Burghes
Published: 17/06/19
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Innovate UK releases 2019-2020 Delivery Plan
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Published: 11/06/19
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SWLEP are looking to local business leaders to strengthen their Board.
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Published: 26/04/19
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E Classic Mini produced by Swindon company
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Published: 21/02/19
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26,000 new businesses set up by entrepreneurial jo...
Jobseekers have set up more than 26,000 new businesses under the New Enterprise Allowance scheme.
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Published: 29/11/18
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The South West continues to have the highest five-year survival rate
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Published: 21/11/18
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Enterprising Britain Awards 2018
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Published: 24/04/18
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13 June, 2019, 5:30 pm - 7 pm
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Is your business taking advantage of the latest technology?
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Rich Lloyd
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Accelerating the UK
Beauhurst has published an excellent report – Accelerating the UK – all about business accelerators;
Julian Head
Published: 18/01/19
Business Finance
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Young Entrepreneurs Swindon Network Launch - The Purpose of Networks
Thursday 31 January sees the launch of the Young Entrepreneurs Swindon Network but what is the purpose of business network groups?
Published: 17/01/19
Business
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Swindon
Wiltshire
Young People
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Top 5 things we are doing to support young entrepreneurs.
Published: 31/10/18
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Essential Business Skills
Successful business leaders care for their people, providing opportunities to grow and develop. Successful business leaders need to know those skill s...
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