Gone are the days when we could all set our watches by the clatter of the letterbox. The reality now is that despite the rising cost of mail, the service that was once at the core of British industry is now a thing of the past. The recent postal strikes have cost UK businesses an estimated £1.25 billion, money that companies can ill afford during the country’s longest recession. Whether you are a sole trader, an SME or a company who employs hundreds of staff, each and every one of us has been affected by it.
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Michelle Dewberry & Goldie to help pick three winners to pitch to the Cabinet
Apprentice winner, successful business woman and Business Matters columnist Michelle Dewberry is joining musician and graffiti artist, Goldie, and Ginny Lunn, head of policy and development at The Prince’s Trust in backing to Bebo’s Big Think – Take Your Ideas to the Top, which is looking for young people to put forward innovative and practical suggestions on how to make a positive difference on crime, careers and climate change.
Profile: Michelle Dewberry
Hannah Prevett talks to Apprentice winner Michelle Dewberry about life post-Apprentice and founding lifestyle portal, Chiconomise
Bannatyne & Dewberry join Business Matters
We are very proud to be able to announce that Duncan Bannatyne & Michelle Dewberry are joining the Business Matters team as monthly Columnists.
Leading entrepreneurs join Sky News to take on BBCs Question Time with new debate show
Five panellists from a pool including Entrepreneurs Michelle Mone, James Caan and Michelle Dewberry will discuss ‘burning issues’ without a moderator
The Apprentice 2010: The female applicants
Here is a rundown of the eight female contenders looking to prove themselves to Lord Sugar, under the ever watchful eye of successful female business woman Karren Brady. The eight are all hoping to join Michelle Dewberry and Yasmina Siadatan as the previous female winners of the BBC1 business reality show, back to our screens on October 6th. With some of them saying things like: I’m a hyper-achiever. Everything I do is always a success.” and “If you get in my way, I’ll mow you down.” We think series 6 could well see some sparks flying!
Getting to know you: Gi Fernando
We talk to Gi Fernando about his inspirations in business, and ask what he would have done differently given the chance.
Starting young: 23 year old named young entrepreneur of the year
Graduate Rajeeb Dey was named as the winner of the O2 X Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the prestigious annual national small business competition, the O2 X Awards last night. The award recognises the new generation of young entrepreneurs who are making an impact in today’s challenging economic climate.