Women in Franchising - a Successful CombinationSince 1995, the number of franchisors looking to specifically recruit women has tripled. With increasing numbers of successful women now also operating at senior levels within the industry, women are at last making their presence known in franchising.
Music Box classes brings music to children's ears!A mum-of-two who has returned to the city is launching two pre-school music classes this month.
Enterprise games based learningStudents at a Midlands school have been running their own inter-active computer pharmacy as part of a pilot project
Improved outlook for energy supplies leaves no room for complacencyThe Engineering Employers' Federation (EEF), the manufacturers’ organisation, has warned against complacency about the impact of high energy costs, on the back of a survey showing the impact of further substantial increases in the cost of gas and electricity over the last year.
Work-Life Balance AwardsThe closing date for registration is 31 October, 2006. The Awards will be presented by the Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, at a Gala Luncheon and Awards Ceremony at the Café Royal in London on 15 February 2007.
Action plan to break down barriers to Women's achievementA major action plan to tackle barriers to women's achievement in the workplace and transform the culture in Britain 'from the playground to the boardroom' has been launched by Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly.
Women's Enterprise DayWednesday 15th November is Women's Enterprise Day!
ICT Cluster seeks entries to annual awardsThe ICT Cluster (Information and Communications Technology), an initiative led by Advantage West Midlands, is seeking regional entries to its annual awards.
The awards are being extended to over 3,000 SMEs in the West Midlands within the strong and developing ICT sector.
Grants for broadband connections offeredGrants are being offered to homeowners and communities in the West Midlands who at the moment can only access the Internet using slow dial up connections.