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The long and narrow road to success is never smooth

Starting a business is an exciting journey but it’s not without its ups and downs – the road to success can often be a bumpy one - and someone who knows all about this is serial entrepreneur Dan Murray-Serter.

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The long and narrow road to success is never smooth

Starting a business is an exciting journey but it’s not without its ups and downs – the road to success can often be a bumpy one - and someone...
Business

How the venue you choose impacts the success of your events

The UK event industry market is estimated to be worth £42.3billion – according to the 2018 Pulse Report – with business events by far the largest contributor to the...

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e5 Bakehouse rising to meet society’s challenges

On Thursdays, our chef cooks up Eritrean food served with Injera flatbreads; on Friday nights we have pizza and live music every week; while every day fresh coffee beans...
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Social enterprise that exclusively employs adults on the autism spectrum

Founded by Dirk Müller-Remus in Berlin in 2011, Auticon is the first enterprise that exclusively employs adults on the autism spectrum as IT consultants.
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City firms bid to take home top prize in Dragon Awards

The City of London Corporation, which runs the Lord Mayor's Dragon Awards, wants to hear from firms of all sizes and sectors that champion responsible business practices.
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Wellbeing strategies build & help sustain high employee morale

Employee wellness programs have become de facto in many companies as a way to attract top talent, keep them happy and productive, and increase employee retention.
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Big business can learn a lot from the social enterprise movement

In our brittle, polarised age, where reputations can be shattered by Twitter and share prices are paramount, what could conventional business possibly learn from a model which gives a...
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Designs In Mind tackles mental health stigma

Catherine Wilks, CEO Designs In Mind, talks of how her social enterprise is empowering people with mental health issues by offering them meaningful and creative jobs.
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‘Capital is not just about cash – it’s a risk to wellbeing’

SME champion Guy Tolhurst touches on the fragile relationship between founder and shareholder, and how understanding pressure is key to growth.
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New tech student start-up scheme announced by City Corporation

The City of London Corporation is funding a new programme aimed at helping computer science students get into a career within the tech start-up industry.
Business

Why you should support London’s social enterprises

Social Enterprise UK’s communications & marketing officer, Shehan Perera, urges us all to consider supporting social enterprises for our new year resolution.
Business

Why team building events can boost staff productivity

Don't underestimate the power of team building activities to make your workforce happier and more productive, especially as the January blues kick in.
Business

NEMI Teas is making bags of change in London

NEMI is a London-based tea company offering a variety of whole leaf tea blends – both loose tea and in biodegradable tea pyramids – along with a chai syrup.
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Addressing social mobility is country’s greatest need

"Whether they are multinational corporations or innovative charities serving a community with urgent needs, we build relationships to deliver the best possible outcomes."
Business

How The Soap Co. is helping to clean up the planet

"CLARITY-The Soap Co. is committed to sourcing sustainably in all aspects of its manufacturing process, influencing both consumers and business through our example."
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‘Integrity’ key to rebuilding public trust in business

The Corporation has spent the last 12 months promoting previous Lord Mayor Charles Bowman’s ‘Business of Trust’ agenda, designed to repair the reputational damage inflicted in 2008.
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Chancellor did ‘best he could’ with Brexit Budget

City policy chief Catherine McGuinness said charting a course for the UK’s public finances is an “almost impossible job” as the Autumn Budget was announced.
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SMEs told to prepare for no-deal Brexit by Corp

The ominous warning comes from the City's policy chairman, Catherine McGuinness, with just just over five months until the UK is due to leave the European Union.
Business

Insurer Chubb gets in the saddle for social mobility

The reception foyer at Chubb HQ was a hive of activity on Wednesday as youngsters from London Youth rubbed shoulders with City suits at a social mobility event.
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Employees are told to stretch off workplace stress

A leading British charity is urging UK employers to allow staff the opportunity to de-stress from the workplace in a bid to promote emotional wellbeing.
Business

Fostering ‘responsible culture’ is duty of businesses everywhere

The world of business is changing, and that change is being driven by a fundamental shift in our expectations of the companies we buy from and work for.
Business

Bumping apprenticeship pay will give scheme fighting chance

The City Corporation’s policy chief fears the government’s bid to address the skills shortage will be toppled by apprenticeship pay that is “not sufficient”.

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Council tax set to rise for first time in 10 years

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By Tom Oxtoby 20th March 2019
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Corporation has grand designs for the riverside district

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By Tom Oxtoby 20th March 2019
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Residents
Engaging with democracy pivotal to holding people to account

You won’t hear people from outside the City talk much about wardmotes anymore as...
By Ian McPherson 20th March 2019
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Business
The long and narrow road to success is never smooth

Starting a business is an exciting journey but it’s not without its ups and...
By Tom Oxtoby 19th March 2019
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Business
How the venue you choose impacts the success of your events

The UK event industry market is estimated to be worth £42.3billion – according to...
By Tom Oxtoby 18th March 2019
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Food & Drink
Where to find the Square Mile’s very best curries

We've scoured the streets of London to find the top spots for curry lovers,...
By Andrew Zuccala 18th March 2019
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Charity could get base in New Spitalfields Market to cut food waste

A charity which distributes food to those in need could be offered space at...
By Julia Gregory 17th March 2019
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No-deal Brexit vote result is a “victory for common sense”

The City's policy chief has described Parliament's decision to reject leaving the European Union...
By Tom Oxtoby 14th March 2019
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