Graduates are becoming entrepreneurs instead of employees One in five young people who have recently graduated from University are currently out of work, the highest proportion of 21-24 year olds for 15 years . With limited job options available, the notion of becoming an entrepreneur is becoming increasingly attractive.

More support for startup entrepreneurs in London unveiled Business Bootcamp today announces the launch of an Alumni network and a series of exciting business offers and support services for entrepreneurs in London.

Disabled people make better entrepreneurs Disabled people are “better equipped” to become entrepreneurs and successful business owners than many non disabled people, says Shane Bratby co-founder of DisabledEntrepreneurs, the UK’s leading organisation for disabled people with business brains.

Business tenants seeking 'Green' offices as chosen location An office's green credentials are increasingly trumping more traditional drivers such as cost and location as companies grow increasingly keen to show off their environmental awareness.

Channel 4 & Barclays to give away share of £100,000 for business ideas Channel 4 Education, in partnership with Barclays, is launching ‘The Stake’ – a competition that provides young people in the UK to use their business and enterprising skills to win a slice of £100,000 prize pot to support community or business ideas that will make a difference.

Uplift in productivity points to brighter 2012 for smaller businesses Business turnover across five key sectors peaked during the third quarter of 2011 for the first time since the start of the financial crisis four years ago, according to the latest study tracking the performance of 3,500 businesses by Bibby Financial Services.

Cost of ineffective management tops £19billion Ineffective management could be costing UK businesses over £19billion per year in lost working hours, according to a new survey published today by the Chartered Management Institute.

Government urged to press on with ‘office-to-home’ changes The British Property Federation has urged ministers to quickly press ahead with planning changes that would make it easier to convert vacant offices in to new homes.

British Library unveils packed programme for Global Entrepreneurship week Throughout Global Entrepreneurship Week the British Library’s Business & IP Centre will feature an all-star cast of business experts and seasoned entrepreneurs who will be available to offer advice to any aspiring business.

Teddy bear roars to victory as wildcard in business contest The creators of an innovative cuddly toy which helps children improve their behaviour have been selected by the public as the final contestants in a competition with £50,000 worth of business support up for grabs.

Join growing number of new businesses going global to boost sales Over 65 per cent of new businesses are going global within their first year of trading according to a survey carried out by small business support company, Enterprise Nation and international trading platform, Alibaba.com

Santander recruits new managers for fresh approach to business banking Santander Business Banking is recruiting an additional 250 local business managers and doubling its team of telephone business advisers to 200, as it looks to increase its support for smaller businesses.

Top 25 management books announced The top 25 management books in the UK have been announced at the Chartered Management Institute’s (CMI) national conference in London.

everywoman partners with the FSB to support female entrepreneurs everywoman, the UK’s largest female business community, has partnered with the Federation of Small Businesses on its campaign to champion Real-Life Entrepreneurs.

Empty property rates are stifling investment and stalling growth A warned has been sounded by The Business Centre Association of a catastrophic shortage of flexible office space within the next two years, stifling growth in the small business sector, if the Government does not raise the threshold for empty property rates (EPR).

PayPal set to debut in brick-and-mortar shops with an internet twist PayPal is set to transition from online-only to an in-store presence right in time for the Christmas shopping season.

Mind your language to trade globally Business people may appear to be speaking the same language but do they really understand one another? How important is cultural understanding? And should native English speakers adapt their language when communicating with non-English speakers?

Peter Jones is 'in' for Comet Dragons' Den star Peter Jones has drawn up plans to inject the ailing electricals chain Comet into his online retailing business in partnership with Hilco, the turnaround specialist.

Public to select wildcard finalist in search for Britain's best new business A baby’s potty which doesn’t spill, a digital passport to help online consumers prove their identity and a teddy aimed at improving children’s behaviour are among the small companies competing for the last slot in a competition with £50,000 worth of business support up for grabs.

Alibaba.com brings international trading expertise to Global Entrepreneurship Week Global small business trading experts Alibaba.com will be bringing unique insights and expertise to Global Entrepreneurship Week after becoming Gold Sponsor of the international trade theme of the week.