East Midlands Business Angels (EMBA)
EMBA is a business angels network that operates in the East Midlands. It aims to arrange investments in companies with good potential for growth.
EMBA operate as a matchmaking service between companies seeking finance and EMBA's pool of investors who are looking to invest their money and possibly play an active part in the running of the business.
EMBA typically arrange deals between £30k to £100k but have the capability of arranging investments of up to £1.5 million.
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NTU alumni creates award winning city-centre oasis
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Health and wellness business incubator to be located in the Nottingham Enterprise Zone
Alliance Boots has announced a collaboration with BioCity, to establish a new business incubator focused on health and wellness called MediCity.Read more
De Montfort University Workshop Tender Alert
Background In 2011, De Montfort University was part of a successful bid for a 3 year ERDF (amongst others) funded project to support graduate enterprise and entrepreneurship across the East Midlands.Read more
Launch of Discovering Start-Ups Competition 2013
Discovering Start-Ups is a competition bringing together industry expertise and offering assistance to new-start technology companies.Read more
Transformational ICT - support programme
The eBusiness Club delivers the Transformational ICT programme which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and is managed by Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce www.Read more
Government Announces Funding for SMEs to Boost Cyber Security
The Government has announced a new strand of the Innovation Voucher scheme for Cyber Security. Businesses are known to be the biggest victims of cybercrime, so, as part of its Cyber Security Strategy, the Government is looking to make the UK one of th...Read more
Graduate secures six-figure investment from serial entrepreneur
A Nottingham Trent University graduate who founded an online restaurant booking guide has received a significant financial investment from a leading entrepreneur.Read more
Lord Young proposes removing start-up loans age cap
An age cap on accessing taxpayer-funded loans to set up a business should be removed, says the prime minister's enterprise adviser, Lord Young.Read more
Business People Share Secret of Their Success
Some of the brightest up-and-coming businesspeople from across the region have attended a major conference to share their success stories.Read more
DMU Summer Internships
Current De Montfort University students are placed into local SME’s to work 28 hours per week for 13 weeks.Read more
Chesterfield Innovation Support Project
The project aims to raise the awareness of the value of innovation and provide direct funded support to eligible businesses based in Dunston and Tapton Innovation Centres as well as other businesses across Chesterfield wishing to grow and innovate.Read more
Bank of England and HM Treasury announce extension to the Funding for Lending Scheme
The Bank of England and HM Treasury have announced an extension to the Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS).Read more
HMRC simplifies tax filing for small firms
HMRC has introduced two simpler income tax schemes for small businesses – Cash Basis and Simplified Expenses –Read more
Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK
This unique and prestigious Award is sponsored by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, the serial entrepreneur best known for founding easyJet.Read more
Support for SMEs as cyber threat grows
The majority of small firms (87%) have experienced a cyber security breach in the past year, according to research published by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).Read more
IP Healthcheck
The Intellectual Property Office are offering a free IP healthcheclk for your business. Why use it? Every business will own some form of intellectual property.Read more
DMU graduates are shining example of start-up success
A footwear business set up by two De Montfort University (DMU) graduates is being celebrated as a shining example of start-up success as the Houses of Parliament today (16 April).Read more
NACUE and University Alliance launch Start-up: a story
University Alliance and NACUE are today launching a joint project, Start-up: a story, which celebrates graduates who are turning their business idea into reality.Read more
Free publicity for your business
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Broadway launches exciting opportunity for business in the creative industries
Projector, Broadway’s new business support programme assists emerging and existing businesses in the creative industries.Read more
Hive@Mansfield business idea Proof of Concept Programme
A 13 week business idea Proof of Concept programme to enable someone with an idea to evaluate it and produce robust business and implementation plans to achieve business success.Read more
Business Funding to Encourage Innovation in Technology Learning
The IC tomorrow Digital Innovation Contest – Education is offering business funding for the development of innovative commercial prototypes.Read more
Boost to 'alternative lending' for SMEs
An additional £70 million of lending is to be made available to SMEs, as the government seeks to increase access to finance.Read more
The future for innovation in the East Midlands is bright
As the Sustainable Construction iNet (iNet) reaches its milestone fifth year and the end of its current contract with the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the University of Northampton, the team reflect on their laudable achievements to da...Read more
A new documentary series about small and medium sized businesses in the UK wants to hear from you...
DO YOU OWN YOUR OWN COMPANY? DO YOU NEED TO ATTRACT MORE CUSTOMERS? WOULD YOU BENEFIT FROM SOME MARKETING ADVICE?Read more
Nectar Business Small Business Awards 2013 - Open for Application (UK)
Small and medium-sized businesses and social enterprises throughout the UK are invited to apply for the Nectar Business Small Business Awards 2013.Read more
Leading digital marketing guru brings international experience to East Midlands’ firms
Regional exporters are to see a new leader at the helm of the East Midlands’ International Trade Association (emita) with the appointment of new chairman, Susan Hallam, who has taken over the reigns from long-standing chairman Gerry Blacoe, MBE.Read more
Start-Up Loans help 2,000 new businesses
The Start-Up Loan scheme has now helped 2,000 young entrepreneurs to get their businesses off the ground —Read more
National Business Awards UK - 2013 Round Open
Designed with the aim of being a significant endorsement of corporate achievement, the National Business Awards UK enable businesses and social firms from different industries and sizes to compete on a level playing field.Read more
Lincolnshire Investment Network
Bringing together businesses, investors and professional services to drive business development and growth across the county.Read more
Supporting sustainable export
The Sustainable Construction iNet (iNet), the organisation which provides support and funding via the European Regional Development Fund, has been giving advice and access to its network of contacts at the UKTI Green Technology Roadshow, held at the Ra...Read more
Adobe Youth Voices Aspire Awards - 2013 Round Now Open
The international Adobe Youth Voices Aspire Awards celebrate the work of young media artists from around the world by recognising talent in media production.Read more
CrowdBnk #GreatIdeas Competition - £10,000 for UK Entrepreneurs
The CrowdBnk #GreatIdeas Competition has been established to fund ideas that generate new business concepts.Read more
Business mentors are ready and waiting to support SMEs
The largest ever recruitment of volunteer business mentors to help support businesses looking to start, grow and create jobs has now hit its target of 15,000.Read more
East Midlands’ businesses urged to clean up at UKTI Roadshow
Green technology firms across the county are being urged to sign up to meet with over 50 international buyers at a special free roadshow being held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands Airport next month.Read more
OneStart - £100,000 Business Ideas Competition for Biotech Entrepreneurs
OneStart is a new competition designed to inspire, encourage and assist the next generation of European bio-entrepreneurs.Read more
iNet gives East Midlands businesses £165k boost
Companies across the East Midlands have had the opportunity to benefit from over £165K of innovation support match-funding via the Sustainable Construction iNet (iNet), since October 2011.Read more
Starting Blocks business support workshops
De Montfort University’s Innovation Centre have partnered with Seed Creativity to deliver a schedule of presentations and workshops designed to help small businesses and growing SME’Read more
DNCC Welcomes Start-Up Loan Boost
Commenting on measures to bolster the Young Person’s Loan Fund (YPLF) – including an additional £Read more
50% Discount On Web Design or E-commerce website
Internet Expert will provide you EMIN members a 50% discount on their web design or e-commerce website.Read more
Four must-know facts about search engines to help you with SEO
You don’t have to be a web expert to get the hang of basic search engine optimisation and make your site more visible to potential customers, says Lola Bailey, author of The Small Business Guide to Online Marketing.Read more
Exports remain key to East Midlands’ economy
The East Midlands’ economy is in a positive position because of its exporting links with the world’Read more
New poll reveals the entrepreneurial ambition of British youth
Large numbers of young people are hoping to set up their own business when they leave education, according to a new poll released by Dell and StartUp Britain.Read more
The Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Institute of Directors are looking for young entrepreneurs to join the Young Directors Forum.
The YDF East Midlands seeks to provide younger entrepreneurs with an ability to share experiences and discuss thoughts with their contemporaries in a relaxed networking environment thereby developing skills to become better directors/leaders in the fut...Read more
Social, local, mobile: what does SoLoMo mean for your business?
Does your website have a strategy for social, local and mobile (SoLoMo) technologies? The power of SoLoMo lies in the interplay between social media, local business search presence and mobile device usage.Read more
Export week takes East Midlands’s business global
During the UK’s first ever Export Week Peter Hogarth, Regional Director for UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) East Midlands, has welcomed the news that UKTI support can increase business turnover by 5.Read more
Entrepreneur Start-Up Fund Launched
A new loan fund has been launched which aims to help budding young entrepreneurs across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire start-up their own businesses.Read more
Winners of the 2012 Food and Drink iNet Innovation Awards Announced
Nottinghamshire company Lindhurst Innovation Engineers has been crowned the winner of the 2012 Food and Drink iNet Innovation Awards.Read more
Online service for small businesses launched
A free online service has been launched to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with information, advice and guidance on exporting overseas.Read more
Inspiring Enterprise - our commitment to women in enterprise
By the end of 2015, we will inspire and enable 20,000 women to explore and unlock their enterprise potential.Read more
Nottingham web expert urges firms to rev up for overseas trade
A Nottingham internet expert is urging firms to make the most of search engines to boost international trade –Read more
Countdown to export week in the East Midlands
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Millions of micro-businesses are let down by their websites
There are more micro-businesses than ever according to the latest BIS research, but a new survey suggests that many of them are losing business because of their outdated websites.Read more
Help for new exporters set to take off
Companies which have never sold their goods and services beyond the UK are being urged to get on board with two UKTI initiatives:Read more
Marketing boost for Derbyshire Artists
Arts Derbyshire provides marketing grants to new and emerging artists to help boost the county’Read more
New Innovation Voucher Scheme
£8,000 Vouchers available for small companies to take advantage of the University of Leicester’Read more
SEO Bootcamp:Nottingham and London
Do you want to improve your rankings in the search engines? Learn from one of the best SEO trainers in the business, Susan Hallam of Hallam Internet.Read more
George Osborne unveils plans to launch new bank to fund small businesses
George Osborne has made his latest bid to prop up the faltering economy by revealing plans to launch a small business bank to make it easier for growing companies to gain access to "multi-billion pounds" of government funding.Read more
Global Entrepreneurship Week
Global Entrepreneurship Week is the world’s largest campaign to promote entrepreneurship, taking place in 115Read more
Tickets on sale for 2012 Food and Drink iNet Innovation Awards
Tickets have now gone on sale for the 2012 Food and Drink iNet Innovation Awards ceremony which is regarded as one of the highlights of the food and drink sector calendar in the East Midlands.Read more
Appeals work - small firms overturn 40% of bank loan rejections
More than 2,000 small businesses that had been turned down by their banks have secured the funding they needed after appealing —Read more
10% Discount to EMIN Members
We will offer 10% off our already very low prices for web design and the first 3 months of ongoing contract work.Read more
Food and Drink iNet offers free business support to East Midlands food and drink firms
Food and drink firms across the East Midlands are being urged to take advantage of free business support available from the Food and Drink iNet.Read more
The Manufacturer of the Year Awards competition
Established over 10 years ago, The Manufacturer of the Year Awards competition is specifically designed to acknowledge and celebrate the strength and diversity of UK manufacturing.Read more
What are your training needs?
FREE one-day training workshops from MAS – but what topics would you like to see for your staff?Read more
Back to basics - How will innovation make me money?
There are enormous financial benefits to be had if you get your innovation activities and strategy right.Read more
£400,000 Competition Launched for Innovations in Energy and Infrastructure
'Design for Future Climate: Climate Resilient Infrastructure' is a new competition set up to fund the development of innovative solutions to increase the resilience of the UK's infrastructure to a changing future climate.Read more
New Science and Innovation Park in Lincoln Announced
Lincoln is to become home to some of the finest scientific minds and most innovative high-tech businesses in the UK, thanks to ambitious plans announced today (Thursday 2 August 2012).Read more
Days Left to Enter 2012 Food and Drink iNet Innovation Awards
The East Midlands’ most forward-thinking food and drink manufacturers and researchers are being urged to get their entries in for the 2012 Food and Drink iNet Innovation Awards.Read more
£1,000 Shell LiveWIRE Grand Ideas Awards (August 2012)
Shell LiveWIRE currently have up to 4 x £1,000 Shell LiveWIRE Grand Ideas Awards to give away each month to new businesses in the UK (in their first 12 months of trading).Read more
Small firms must keep HMRC up-to-date or face hefty fines warns FPB
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is warning entrepreneurs to fully update HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) about any changes to their businesses, no matter how small, following a report that one firm is facing a £Read more
£300,000 funding pot to help rural businesses grow
A £300,000 fund has been launched to help rural businesses branch out. The Leicestershire County Council-funded grants are aimed at small companies who work in the land-based, food and drink, tourism and creative sectors.Read more
2012 Food and Drink iNet Innovation Awards launched
Entries are now being accepted for the 2012 Food and Drink iNet Innovation Awards which recognise and reward the brightest ideas in the East Midlands food and drink sector.Read more
Catering and Hospitality Expo sets up in Nottingham
A trade show dedicated to the food and drink sector is coming to Nottingham for the first time in September.Read more
Olympic lessons: what can elite sportspeople teach small businesses?
This summer, we’ll all be watching the world’s best athletes and sports people compete in the London Olympics.Read more
O2 extends free marketing opportunity to independent retailers
O2 has opened up its Priority Moments service to independent retail and small business customers on the UK's high streets.Read more
EMtel Infinity has Arrived
EMtel Infinity is a new Fibre to the Cabinet broadband service which runs over fibre optic cables rather than copper.Read more
The power of kindness and testimonials
More than 90% of consumers listen to their friends and the people they trust when they are making a purchase decision.Read more
Most UK businesses are ignoring ‘cookie’ laws
EU laws requiring websites to obtain ‘informed consent’ from users before employing cookies to store information from a computer or mobile device came into force on 26 May.Read more
StartUp Britain offers helping hand for hundreds of start-ups on the high street
StartUp Britain has announced a scheme which will throw open empty high street shops to hundreds of start-ups desperate for an outlet, in a move to boost enterprise and retail growth.Read more
Call for Submissions: The Nottingham Castle Annual Open 2012
The Nottingham Annual Open remains the familiar and much-loved Annual Open event that has been a regular feature of the Castle's programme since 1878.Read more
GrowthAccelerator Programme
GrowthAccelerator is a service provided by the country’s leading business growth specialists, known for delivering uniquely tailored advice to high-flying businesses –Read more
Marketing 4 StartUp Britain 2012
Following the success of last year's first ever event, StartUp Britain and the Marketing Agencies Association invite you to join them again for Marketing 4 StartUp Britain 2012, 16th to 20th July.Read more
The Food and Drink Forum stages its AGM and networking event
More than 120 guests attended the flagship event of business support organisation The Food and Drink Forum.Read more
One million sole traders could benefit from incorporating
SMEs could be wasting £4.2 billion by not considering a change of business structure, according to new research.Read more
Invitation to Tender for De Montfort University
In 2011, De Montfort University was part of a successful bid for a 3 year ERDF (amongst others) funded project to support graduate enterprise and entrepreneurship across the East Midlands.Read more
Business owners reluctant to call themselves entrepreneurs
At a time when enterprise and entrepreneurs are being touted as the key to revitalising the economy, new research reveals that many people that run their own business are actually reluctant to call themselves entrepreneurs.Read more
Speakers announced for Food and Drink Forum AGM and networking event
More than 150 guests are expected at the annual general meeting and networking supper of one of the largest food and drink business support organisations in the East Midlands.Read more
StartUp loans scheme needs support of mentors to succeed
Government's startup fund alone isn't enough to help young entrepreneurs, they also need mentors. TheRead more
HP Smart Business Awards
Launched as a new programme for 2012, the annual awards will celebrate the best achievements of the UK's small and medium sized businesses.Read more
Food and Drink iNet event to help stop waste being a drain on business
East Midlands food and drink companies are being invited to discover ways of transforming waste into energy.Read more
How to use social media to win new business: The dos and don'ts
Don't know your Twitter from your Tumblr, or your Facebook from your Flickr? Then a huge well of potential new customers for your business is lying untapped right now.Read more
EDF Group Launches €60 Million Investment Fund for UK Energy SMEs
The Electranova Capital Fund is a new venture capital scheme designed to support businesses operating in the energy sector.Read more
HSBC's Global Connections Competition - Deadline Reminder
The Global Connections Competition is administered by HSBC Bank. HSBC believes that having better business connections helps companies to succeed.Read more
Winners of DMU's 2012 business awards announced
The winners of an annual competition that helps some of Leicester’s most talented young people turn their business ideas into reality have been announced.Read more
East Midlands companies offered free advice on winning contracts
East Midlands businesses are being invited to learn the secret of success when it comes to bidding for public sector contracts.Read more
Search begins for Midlands’ best family businesses 2012
The race is on to find the Midlands best family businesses and their leaders as nominations open for the 2012 Midlands Family Business Awards.Read more
Is your Business based in Derby City, Chesterfield or Corby?
If yes, you may be eligible to attend a range of Online Marketing workshops, free of charge!Read more
The Food and Drink Forum announces date for flagship event
One of the largest food and drink business support membership organisations in the East Midlands has announced the date for its flagship event of the year.Read more
£500,000 for Innovation for Growth in Agriculture, Food and Drink
Innovation for Growth in Agriculture, Food and Drink is a new competition for feasibility funding delivered by The Technology Strategy Board (TSB) and Defra.Read more
Hive duo chosen for UK top 100 entrepreneurs group
Two companies supported by The Hive at Nottingham Trent University have been chosen to be part of a unique enterprise community of 100, high-potential start-ups and aspirant entrepreneurs.Read more
Nectar awards offer innovative small firms £2k prize
Innovative and sustainable small firms have until the end of May to compete for six £2,000 prizes in the Nectar Business Small Business Awards.Read more
HMRC tax seminars available around the clock
Small firms and the self-employed can watch HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) online tax presentations and webinars around the clock, following an expansion of the free service.Read more
New businesses and entrepreneurs are given the opportunity to be mentored by some of the region’s finest professionals!
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Inspirational female entrepreneurs called on to enter awards
Inspirational female entrepreneurs who have battled against the odds are being called on to enter the 2012 NatWest everywoman awards before 20 July.Read more
Grants for Small Businesses Employing Their First Apprentice – Now Available!
The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) is offering up to 40,000 Apprenticeship Grants to small and medium sized businesses (employing less than 250 employees), to the value of £Read more
UK European Satellite Navigation Competition
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Grants available to innovative East Midlands food and drink manufacturers
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Can you wait until next month before taking on new staff?
The length of service that an employee needs in order to be able to bring a claim for unfair dismissal is increasing from one year to two years.Read more
Supplier Marketing Opportunity – NCC Registry Offices
To improve and create that extra special environment for our customers registering births, deaths, marriages, and civil partnerships, Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for local businesses to participate in a fantastic business opportunity whe...Read more
ArtGrad.net – an equity offer for a Techno-Whizz and Social Media Guru
If you want to earn yourself a share in a creative e-business that has designs on changing the way art is bought and sold …Read more
Can your business help with dissertation research?
Marian Evans is a mature student researching for her final year MBA dissertation at De Montfort University, Leicester.Read more
Call for Artwork
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EMIN Invitation to Tender
EMIN now have a new live tender opportunity for the Project Management of a new project called Partnerships in Knowledge Transfer.Read more
Virgin urges small firms to Screw Business As Usual
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'Web Fuelled Business' - FREE 1 Day Bootcamps to Get Your Business Online
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is teaming up with School for Startups founder and founding Dragons’Read more
Creatives working Commercially
Wanting to work in the Creative industries? Need to improve your portfolio and gain commercial experience?Read more
Bright new prospects for our regions graduate population as new initative helps them to startup in business
New funding has just been secured to help final year University students and graduates across the East Midlands to develop their entrepreneurial skills and launch their own business thanks to a £Read more
HMRC begins online advice seminars
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has begun a series of online presentations or webinars giving help on tax to businesses and the self employed.Read more
Former Dragon launches free web-training workshops for online traders
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£1 billion growth fund open for business
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New HMRC video urges employers to dump the dummies
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Caan backs major new search to support green entrepreneurs
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Free Consultancy from De Montfort University
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Workshops aim to boost business
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Getting paid on time
Government and business press for prompt payment. The Government and industry is calling on businesses and public organisations to pay suppliers on time and for small firms to pursue those who put them at risk by delaying.Read more
Prime Minister: We’ll make apprenticeships a gold standard option for ambitious young people
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Firms embrace the cloud, but are they leaving IT support to chance?
A recent IT Donut survey suggests that although 2012 could be the year smaller firms show real enthusiasm for cloud computing and mobile working, many businesses are neglecting an altogether more essential part of their business IT.Read more
Business-to-business exhibitions - why face-to-face networking is vital for SMEs
Why are business exhibitions still a good idea? Exhibitions may seem like an unnecessary activity now that interaction with clients and business contacts are managed through social media such as Twitter and LinkedIn.Read more
Challenge to find the best new British innovations launched
Business Minister Mark Prisk has today launched a nationwide competition to find the most innovative pre-market products, processes and concepts the UK has to offer.Read more
Results from SpeedFunding™ in Leicester – 24th January
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IoD and UKTI experts team up to boost local exports
Two of the country's top business organisations and local companies join forces in an international trade panel event to be held in Derby on Tuesday 7 February, in a bid to boost exports.Read more
The Armourers and Brasiers’ Materials Science Venture Prize
The Armourers and Brasiers’ Company is, through the Gauntlet Trust, one of the leading supporters of materials science education and research at schools and universities in the UK, providing funding for grants, prizes, teaching support, industria...Read more
How can I get the best out of staff and tackle under-performance?
Induct new staff When you take on new staff it is important that you plan for their induction so that they receive any training necessary to help them do a good job.Read more
East Midlands to Lead the Way in Sports Medicine
A unique £10 million centre for sport and exercise medicine is to be set up in the East Midlands as part of Olympic-year government plans to promote health and fitness, announced today by the Health Secretary Andrew Lansley.Read more
Business 2012 Exhibition
So why attend Business 2012… well you may be the only person in a business of your size that doesn’Read more
Invitation to Tender
EMIN now have a new live tender opportunity for the development of a new website and CMS for our Enterprise Inc 2 project.Read more
£1,000 Shell LiveWIRE Grand Ideas Awards
Shell LiveWIRE currently have up to 4 x £1,000 Shell LiveWIRE Grand Ideas Awards to give away each month to new businesses in the UK (in their first 12 months of trading).Read more
NBV Offers Discounted Places On Business Start Up Workshops In January
Not for profit business support organisation NBV have confirmed that they will be offering discounted workshops in the Nottingham area to help those considering starting a business obtain all of the information that they need.Read more
Law Donut top five resources for start-ups
We’re always being told that people who start their own businesses (aka entrepreneurs) are risk-takers –Read more
Search is on for most innovative mobile products and services
Innovative start-ups and small firms producing products and services related to the mobile phone industry are being called on to enter a new competition, backed by UK Trade &Read more
New Incubation Centre Opens for Business
A brand new business incubation centre supporting start-up enterprises has been completed at Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln.Read more
One size does not fit all - unlocking the growth potential of female entrepreneurship
Today, female-led businesses represent around 15 per cent of the UK’s total business base, with more than 700,000 currently contributing approximately £Read more
Enterprising students mark Global Entrepreneurship Week
Students at Loughborough University took part in a week-long programme of events to mark Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW).Read more
Engineering prize to be worth £1m
A £1m prize - named after the Queen - is to be awarded for exceptional advances in engineering.Read more
New Intellectual Property Court Process will Boost UK Business
The Government has confirmed that a new small claims service will be introduced at the Patent County Court (PCC), helping small and medium sized businesses protect their copyright, patents, trade marks and designs.Read more
Winners announced in the Food and Drink iNet Innovation Awards 2011
A pioneering method to detect fake whisky through the bottle using space technology has been crowned the Food and Drink iNet Innovation Champion 2011.Read more
Scott Bader Innovation Centre Officially Opened During Global Entrepreneurship Week
Scott Bader Innovation Centre in Northamptonshire was officially launched last week as part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week celebrations, with the first occupier set to move in next month.Read more
ID Centre helps small businesses with the re-launch of its associate membership scheme
Following a recent report, which suggests that office take-up across the city is slowly on the increase, Derby business incubation facility, the ID Centre is doing its bit to support small businesses with the re-launch of its associate membership packa...Read more
Last chance for East Midlands businesses to secure a place on Mission to Mexico
East Midlands businesses will be able to discover the opportunities available to them in Mexico first hand, on a market visit to the country organised by UK Trade &Read more
More consumers reading marketing emails
Consumers are showing more interest in the email marketing they receive because businesses have improved their targeting techniques, research by the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) has highlighted.Read more
Jam entrepreneur spreads the word at DMU Enterprise Fair
The man behind the SuperJam brand will deliver a keynote speech at De Montfort University (DMU) next week in a bid to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs.Read more
eBiz byte seminars - Book your free place today!
The eBusiness Club would like to invite you to take advantage of the free eBiz byte seminars running in November designed to help you with all stages of your e-business development.Read more
Get 20% off Instantsite or Email packages through 123-reg.co.uk
We are pleased to announce that we are able to offer our members with a special discount code for Instantsite packages on 123-reg.Read more
Win a year’s mentoring with Dragon Deborah Meaden
Small-business owners with ambitious development plans can win a year’s free mentoring with Dragons’Read more
Reduction in Unfair Dismissal Qualifying Period
The Government has announced that the qualifying period for an employee to be able to bring a claim of unfair dismissal is to be extended from one year to two years' service.Read more
Student entrepreneurs to launch new app at GameCity 6
Four Nottingham Trent University students who have set up their own games development company during their placement year are to reveal their first smartphone application (app) at this year's GameCity festival.Read more
Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2011 - Final 8 Revealed
The following eight businesses have made it through to the Final of the Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2011 in London on 9th November.Read more
Checklist of October regulation changes published
Small businesses can check how to comply with regulation changes introduced on 1 October, following the publication of online guidance by Business Link.Read more
Are you based in Oadby, Wigston or South Wigston?
If so, you should ensure that your voice is heard in a new business survey launched this week.Oadby and Wigston Borough Council are seeking the views of their local community about plans for new business space in the area and want to know what type of ...Read more
Front Up Rugby scores at the Rugby World Cup & secures funding
Front Up Rugby is entering Rugby World Cup fever at a storming pace after they secured funding for their next stage of growth through Angels Den.Read more
EU exchange open to East Midlands' entrepreneurs
New entrepreneurs in the East Midlands are being offered the chance to learn from their more experienced counterparts in Europe as part of an exchange programme supported by The Hive at Nottingham Trent University.Read more
Rent-a-Desk for £75 / Month
If you need a low cost desk to work from then why not consider sharing our office space, we provide a desk, a PC with Internet connection, a shared meeting room with projector, and an incoming phone number on a pay-as-you-go basis for just £Read more
Entrepreneurs take their fledgling firms to market
Graduates have been given the chance to showcase designs and products at a market.Former students from fashion, design and art courses at De Montfort University were selling their work at Market Corner yesterday.Read more
Special Startup Offer - Complete Business Website (with a blog) for just £570
Get your starup business online for just £570 with buswebs.co.uk. Our special offer startup package gives you a complete website, complete with a blog and Twitter feed (if you want one).Read more
Who Moved Your Cheese
All businesses will undergo change at some point. How we manage the change process is crucial for success.Read more
HMRC extends crackdown on poor record-keepers
Small firms should check their books are in order – that’s the warning from HM Revenue &Read more
Environmentally-friendly firms to be recognised
Environmentally-friendly small firms have only two weeks to boost their green credentials before the Business Commitment to the Environment (BCE) awards close for entries.Read more
Last few days to enter Food and Drink iNet Innovation Awards 2011
Firms, researchers and individuals in the East Midlands have just a few days left to enter this year’Read more
Transport iNet offers its support to Derbyshire companies
The Transport iNet is reminding companies in Derbyshire that it is available to provide advice, supply chain opportunities, and routes to funding through to 2013.Read more
New mentoring scheme for British businesses
Businesses will now have access to more knowledge and support as a new mentoring scheme launches, and through a brand new web portal, www.Read more
Technology Show Highlights Opportunities for Business
De Montfort University (DMU) will be opening its doors to business next week to showcase its cutting-edge research.Read more
Compete To Win event programme - Finding and winning business through CompeteFor
A series of FREE events throughout the East Midlands to help you and your business. Next July, the UK will host the world's biggest sporting event, London 2012.Read more
Family-friendly laws: blessing or burden?
New parents are now able to share maternity and paternity leave between them - the latest in a raft of “Read more
An entrepreneur's guide to alternative finance
With many small businesses facing problems securing commercial bank lending, alternative ways of gaining access to finance are being explored.Read more
Food Industry Challenges Event
Aimed specfically at food manufacturers and the engineering sector this event will focus on the Food and Drink iNet's ChIEFS (Championing Innovation between the Engineering and Food Sectors) project.Read more
Boost your Business
Want to receive a boost for your business?Corby Enterprise Centre are running a series of free workshops designed specifically to assist businesses with some of the main issues they maybe currently facing.Read more
13 New Enterprise Zones Revealed
More enterprise zones have been announced by the government across England. Ministers hope that the new enterprise zones will create up to 30,000 jobs by 2015.Read more
HMRC announces online-only tax plans for SMEs
HMRC has announced plans to move the business tax system fully online.The web-only VAT and tax system could come into effect by April 2013, HMRC says, saving the taxman £Read more
All aboard as Startup Britain launches nationwide bus tour
StartUp Britain, the major enterprise initiative launched in May this year, will begin a bus tour of some of the UK’Read more
Support For East Midlands Businesses Affected By Riots
RBS and NatWest will provide interest free loans of up to £25k to small business customers directly impacted by the riots across the East Midlands for up to 6 months.Read more
Food and Drink iNet Innovation Awards speaker announced
Food critic Jay Rayner has been unveiled as the speaker for this year’s Food and Drink iNet (Innovation Network) Innovation Awards.Read more
The Future of Games
The video games industry is changing rapidly. Established studios are going to the wall and new players, focusing on social and mobile, are getting in on the action.Read more
Forthcoming Agency Workers Regulations
From 1 October 2011, some agency workers acquire new rights and entitlements. If you ever use agency temps you need to be aware ofRead more
Social Media In and Out of the Workplace
Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites are very popular with a whole range of people including, no doubt, many of your employees.Read more
Business Model Canvas Workshop
EMIN Members save 15% off the ticket price! The Business Model Canvas has revolutionised the way entrepreneurs develop their entrepreneurial idea:Read more
Discounts on branding for your company with 19 Grams
19 Grams are offering discouted branding work to help your business flourish. Being recent EMIN Enteprise Inc.Read more
Phoenix Square Business Lounge - Special Offer
The members-only Phoenix Square Business Lounge offers 24/7 access, free wifi, desk space, soft seating, lockers, and tea and coffee making facilities.Read more
Save more than 5% on your print & promotional budget PLUS 500 FREE business cards for every EMIN member
Evolution Print & Design Ltd Save more than 5% on your print & promotional budget PLUS 500 FREE business cards for every EMIN member Evolution Print &Read more
Prince of Wales announces fund for women entrepreneurs in the countryside
The Prince of Wales today announced nearly £200,000 of new grants to help boost British farmers and rural communities.Read more
Banks say they are lending to small firms
Small businesses are not bothering to apply for new finance because they assume they'll be turned down.Read more
Top tax tips for small business owners
Russell Cockburn, author of Small Business Tax Planning has provided eight useful tips for small business owners, covering everything from how to pay yourself and your employees, to the expenses you can legitimately claim.Read more
East Midlands' Most Innovative Businesses and Enterprising Individuals Receive Recognition from the Queen
The East Midlands’ most enterprising individuals and businesses will attend an evening reception at Buckingham Palace after they were announced as this year’Read more
Shell competition for latest carbon-cutting technologies opens for seventh year
The Shell Springboard Awards are now open for the seventh round of applications.£320,000 will be awarded to UK based small businesses who have an innovative product or service that will help address climate change, normally in awards of £Read more
NBV Virtual Office
A virtual office can be one of the most cost effective solutions to presenting a professional image for your business, without the headache of property ownership or lease agreements.Read more
Enterprising students win Loughborough University business plan awards
Young entrepreneurs from Loughborough University have been honoured for their exciting and innovative plans to build new businesses.Read more
Guests help The Hive celebrate 10 years
The Hive recently welcomed special guests and entrepreneurs past and present to an event to celebrate their ten year anniversary.Read more
Calling for Companies Seeking Investment
Connect Midlands has now started the selection process for this years’ Connect Midlands Investment Conference (CMIC).Read more
Half of sole traders could be missing out on tax savings
More than half of sole traders could be missing out on tax savings by not turning to professional accountants for help with their bookkeeping.Read more
Lets keep business happening in the summer – 50% off meeting space hire
For the period of July and August Corby Enterprise Centre are proud to offer 50% off their meeting room space for all EMIN members to try and keep business happening during the summer months.Read more
The University of Northampton wins top Social Entrepreneurship Award
The University of Northampton has won a prestigious award for its achievements in social enterprise at the UK’Read more
Apprentice candidates' catalogue of business failures
Creditsafe’s analysis of the directorship history of the candidates featured on the BBC’s hit show The Apprentice reveals their vaunted boasts of business acumen may not stand up to scrutiny.Read more
Reaching More Customers Through Social Media
Have you noticed how some people are using Blogging, Youtube, Twitter and Facebook to reach a whole new range of new customers for their business?Read more
Engaging the nation with science and engineering
Speaking at the 10th Cheltenham Science Festival, Science Minister David Willetts announced £790,000 to promote national events to engage the public with science and engineering.Read more
Digital Research & Development Fund for Arts and Culture
The Digital Research & Development Fund for Arts and Culture is looking to support arts and cultural organisations across England who want to work with digital technologies to:Read more
Look Out Mungo’s About
Thom Corah is an Enterprise Inc beneficiary who has an exciting start up company based in Leicester called Mungo Technology.Read more
Role models sought for UK Women’s Entrepreneurship Ambassadors
The UKFEA is a brand new ambassadors programme to inspire more women across the UK to get involved in enterprise.Read more
New funding available for social enterprises
Up to £1000 in grant funding is now available to help leaders of social enterprises pay for training to grow their organisations.Read more
Business Brain Training Set for Summer Launch
Derby based business men Richard Shakespeare and Mike Howsley today announced the launch of Business Brain Training.Read more
Get Active Together! - The challenge for you and your business to get active in 2011
The Active Together Workplace Challenge is aimed at organisations in Leicestershire, promotes a more active lifestyle and offers innovative methods to stay active.Read more
After 2,000 Job Applications, Richard Shakespeare Launches his Second Business in the Past Six Months
In 2010, Richard Shakespeare applied for almost 2,000 jobs in his quest to find employment following redundancy before deciding to set up his own business.Read more
Do you have a website to be proud of?
As part of the relaunch of the new and improved Getting British Business Online website, they are launching the Best of British Competition which recognises excellence in the websites of small businesses.Read more
EMIN workshop helps young entrepreneurs
Sileby-based communications agency The Phoenix Partners recently ran a workshop at De Montfort University for young entrepreneurs in association with Enterprise Inc, on the subject of 'Working With and Understanding the Media'.Read more
TSB Grant for Research and Development
A new Technology Strategy Board scheme is offering funding to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in R&Read more
New phase of support for the East Midlands food and drink sector
The Food and Drink iNet has just launched a new phase of support to help ensure the East Midlands food and drink sector is at the forefront of innovation and increasing profitability.Read more
Risky Business: One-In-Six Firms Conduct No Checks Before Trading
Half (47%)* of UK businesses have lost money after trading with another company without completing adequate due diligence or insisting on a signed contract Less than a third (31%) of companies run credit checks before trading New research commi...Read more
Funding available for leaders of social enterprises
Stephen Smith, CEO of EMB Ltd, the leading enterprise and economic development company that delivers a range of business improvement services, has welcomed Skills Minister John Hayes's recent announcement about the new package of support being made ava...Read more
Would you like to be featured on Inafishbowl?
The search is on...The application process is now open! Applications are being taken from businesses who wish to be featured in the East Midlands bowl.Read more
Enterprise centre hits 100 per cent capacity
A new business hub built to support Lincoln's up-and-coming enterprises has reached 100 per cent occupancy just over a year after opening.Read more
Marketest offer £1000 Research in Business Competition!
Marketest have launched the Business Start-up Competition, allowing start-ups, entrepreneurs and young businesses to add value to their business plan through expert market research worth £Read more
Companies warned to be on their guard against web theft
A Midlands based Internet marketing company is warning firms to be on their guard after having their website copied by a competitor.Read more
Molecular Profiles is only Notts-Derbys firm to win Government RGF money
A Nottingham firm has been given a major boost today after Business Secretary Vince Cable confirmed it had been provisionally successful in a bid for some £Read more
Further funding release boosts £111m invested in East Midlands through European Regional Development Fund to date
Since East Midlands Development Agency (emda) launched the East Midlands 2007-13 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Competitiveness Programme in March 2008, more than £Read more
Want To Achieve Goals You Have Set in 2011?
Do You... Want to take your business to the next level? Want to bring more focus into your business or your life in general?Read more
Food festival is ‘coming home’
The East Midlands Food and Drink Festival is returning to its Melton roots this year, attracting thousands of visitors to the town as well as boosting footfall in the town centre.Read more
Pera set on continuing Coaching for High Growth
Pera, the Melton Mowbray-based business support organisation, has told Insider it will continue to run the Coaching for High Growth programme with the support of the East Midlands Development Agency (Emda), despite the agency’Read more
GINEM reveals post-Emda strategy
The Growth Investment Network East Midlands (GINEM) is looking at “a combination of routes”Read more
Save money and go green: free training for your business
Businesses throughout Lincolnshire are being offered two days of training free in a bid to help boost their green credentials - and save money.Read more
Minister visits East Mids' EU funded projects
Communities minister baroness Hanham CBE has visited two sites in Leicester and Corby to see how the region is benefiting from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).Read more
Fishbowl hosts live clinic
Key small business decision-makers from around the East Midlands gave their views on the challenges facing small firms at the Inafishbowl Business Clinic Live.Read more
New 'Solutions for Business' portfolio refocused on growth
The Government is launching a new portfolio of products today to help businesses and support growth in the economy.Read more
First four new generation Enterprise Zone locations identified
Four vanguard areas - Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester and London – have named the sites of their new Enterprise Zones.Read more
New Grant for Research and Development scheme launches
A new Grant for Research and Development (GRD) scheme is being introduced to offer funding to small companies, enabling them to research and develop new products, processes and services.Read more
Northampton graduate puts canines on canvas
Dog-loving graduate Minnie Teckman is putting canines on canvas – thanks to entrepreneurial support from The University of Northampton’Read more
Would you like some FREE consultancy?
Leicester Business School’s In-Company project scheme now in its 6th year and has three programmes involved:Read more
Free innovation advice for East Midlands food and drink firms at Food and Drink iNet sessions
Food and drink sector businesses are being invited to a free event to discover more about the support for innovation that's available in the East Midlands.Read more
Awards honour East Midlands Women of Worth
An Ilkeston print solutions specialist, a Nottingham lingerie retailer and a Smalley based inventor of an ergonomic chair were the winners in this year's East Midlands Women of Worth awards.Read more
First 'Creative Garden' Event A Blooming Success
The first in a series of 'Creative Garden' events to help new businesses bloom attracted hundreds of visitors from around the East Midlands.Read more
UK parents and children set to get help with homework through University student
Student Abigail Ehoff is already making her mark on the business world – thanks to an enterprising idea which is set to help frustrated parents and children complete homework across the UK.Read more
Media Image is Key to Success for Region's Young Entrepreneurs
Projecting the right media image is a skill that every young entrepreneur needs to have if their business is to succeed, maintains experiential marketing agency The Phoenix Partners.Read more
IC tomorrow Digital Innovation Contest
A £200K consumer trials scheme for UK based digital entrepreneurs.Digital entrepreneurs are invited to join a new £Read more
Help KITE understand regulation from your perspective
Researchers from Newcastle University (together with Prof. Monder Ram OBE of Leicester Business School) are seeking to interview managing directors of small firms (approx.Read more
Corby Enterprise Centre - Open Day
Corby Enterprise Centre - Open DayWednesday 23rd March 2011, 1pm–4pmCorby Enterprise Centre, London Road, Priors Hall, Corby, NN17 5EU Corby Enterprise Centre (CEC)Read more
University of Derby Incubation Facilities – Spaces Now Available!
The iD Centre, which is based at Lathkill House on the RTC Business Park, London Road, Derby, was launched in June 2003 to provide new start-up businesses in the rail, engineering, aerospace and technology industries with subsidised office space and hi...Read more
Discounts available for FORMAT11 Events for Derby based creatives
Up to £50 discount off workshops / courses and events for Derby based photographers / businesses.Read more
Creative graduate business aims to bloom through the recession
A Loughborough University textiles graduate has just launched her decorative glass company this month, after more than two years of riding the recession.Read more
IP Management Roadshow
Do you want to…- add value to your business?- receive free, bespoke IP advice for your business?Read more
Leicestershire businesses urged to get Active Together!
Heralded the launch of the Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport, Active Together Workplace Challenge (ATWPC) with a high energy, office based work-out led by Rosemary Conley, CBE.Read more
emda seeks aspiring high growth businesses
East Midlands Development Agency (emda) is looking for 35 businesses with high growth potential to take part in its final Coaching for High Growth programme.Read more
First subscribers offer for the new Local Impact Measurement Tool
Securing public funding is getting more difficult. Local Authorities have to get more bang for their buck!Read more
Dragons Den Competition - Charnwood Borough Council
The winner of Charnwood’s Dragons’ Den 2011 will get the keys to an office at the Ark Business Centre, Gordon Road, Loughborough.Read more
Changes to the Shell LiveWIRE Awards in 2011
Exciting things are happening at Shell LiveWIRE in 2011, beginning with important changes to our Awards.Read more
Angels Arrive in the East Midlands
Calling all entrepreneurs in the East Midlands looking for investment!For many entrepreneurs and small businesses, raising finance can be a slow and painful process.Read more
NESTA - The Games Consortium
NESTA is piloting an initiative that will help developers to publish their games direct to market. 'The Games Consortium' is looking for developers to come together to form a publisher.Read more
£8m and over 240 businesses later - The Hive celebrates ten years of entrepreneurship
Following the creation of over 240 new businesses and their subsequent generation of more than £Read more
Free Transformational ICT planning workshop
Book your free Transformational ICT planning workshop place today.Transformational ICT is part of the Solutions for Business portfolio of business support.Read more
Free Email Marketing Software, save £250!
Keeping in touch is the key to growing your business and email marketing is an easy, cost effective way to do just that.Read more
Cashback on any Software
Simply review your existing software and we will reward cashback on your next software (any) purchase !Read more
Do you need some help with research?
The University of Nottingham has a number of free or low cost ways to support social enterprises with research-related issues.Read more
UnLtd announces latest group of winners
Twenty of the UK's most exciting up-and-coming social entrepreneurs gathered together to share their plans for changing the world for the better, with the help of £Read more
Corby Enterprise Centre - Part time Receptionist / administrator
Corby Enterprise Centre requires enthusiastic Receptionist / office administrator to assist in the running of this flagship development within Corby.Read more
Prime Minister David Cameron Announces £4 Million Capacity Fund For Local Enterprise Partnership Programme
The Prime Minister David Cameron has announced £4 Million in additional funding for the new public private Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs).Read more
Deadline extended for competition to win an Ipad, Iphone and Business Software
Budding entrepreneurs interested in turning their business ideas into a reality have an extra month to enter a competition to find the most enterprising young person in the East Midlands.Read more
Need Help Innovating?
16 hours of FREE expert support is currently available to established businesses seeking to develop new products or processes, or to generate additional income from their existing Intellectual Property (IP).Read more
Corby Enterprise Centre welcomes new tenants
Another two companies have moved into the Corby Enterprise Centre, taking the total number of businesses to eight that have been signed by the town’Read more
Do You Want Your Staff to Be More Effective?
In these times of change it is important that your staff are able to diversify and develop their skills in order to be more effective in their daily tasks.Read more
Forget Dragons, It’s All About Angels!
Angels Den Launches here in the East Midlands this January. Angels Den exists to help entrepreneurs and SME owners get the investment they need to take their businesses into high growth.Read more
The Next Big Thing - Win an Ipad, Iphone and Business Software
It’s time to get your entrepreneurial thinking caps on because Unleashing Enterprise areRead more
Small and micro companies invited to apply for funding for feasibility studies
The Technology Strategy Board proposes to stimulate innovation across its core technology areas to help ensure that small and micro businesses in the UK are well-equipped to respond to society’Read more
Head and Griffiths Logo Competition 2010
Company BackgroundHead & Griffiths specialise in made-to-measure tailoring utilising talented British designers to create collections using only the highest quality cloths and finishing, to give each client the perfect tailored garment.Read more
Start-up Support
The IoD has joined forces with a number of partners to deliver a package of support to kick-start an entrepreneurial revolution including;Read more
Women in Enterprise
Our ambition in the East Midlands is to unleash the economic potential of women to achieve sustainable economic development, through increasing the number of women starting and growing enterprises, to match the level of men.Read more
The Entrepreneurial Pig
The Shell Live Wire Viral Video Competition kicked off this week, with entrants frantically trying to get as many people as possible to view their 2minute videos explaining why it is great to be an entrepreneur.Read more
Public holiday to mark royal wedding
The day of the Royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton will be a public holiday, Prime Minister David Cameron announced.Read more
Partnerships with Creative Agencies
Ultimateweb Ltd are looking for East Midlands-based creative agencies for partnerships on web development projects such as ecommerce and CMS sites.Read more
BIG builds on Reaching Communities
The BIG Lottery Fund is investing an additional £75 million specifically for rural and urban community-use buildings through its flagship programme, Reaching Communities.Read more
UK Social Enterprise Awards
Nationwide competition open until 18 January 2011Ceremony to be held at the Indigo O2 venueOrganisations and individuals can now enter the Social Enterprise Awards, the nationwide competition that celebrates the work and achievements of the UK’Read more
UnLtd 4iP Awards
Are you up for the UnLtd 4iP challenge?Do you have an innovative idea that will motivate others to improve their health and lifestyle?Read more
Young social entrepreneurs crowned Future 100 winners
One hundred of the most innovative young social entrepreneurs have been crowned winners of the Striding Out Future 100.Read more
Council handed the keys to Corby Enterprise Centre
The construction of Corby Enterprise Centre (CEC), the town’s new £8.3m hub for local businesses and entrepreneurs, is complete.Read more
Maximise your business potential on-line + EMIN Members Get £250 Voucher
Thursday 9th December 2010 9.15 - 16.00Mountfields House Conference Centre Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3GEIs your business ready to improve its online marketing?Read more
Win a FREE team building taster workshop!
Inspirative Arts is an organisation set up to deliver Creative Expressive Workshops for all ages and abilities in a safe and friendly environment.Read more
Goal Mapping Event
Develop Your Natural Ability To Achieve Your Goals! Goal Mapping - the simple system for achievingRead more
Business Web Sites £250 fixed price Offer
We are presently offering SME business web sites for only £250 fixed price all in, either from scratch or enhance what you have.Read more
Microsoft Dynamics NAV – Buy Three Users of this Powerful ERP software for a Pound!
Loughborough-based business software specialist Concentrix Ltd, in association with Microsoft, is offering three user licenses of the powerful business management and ERP software suite Microsoft Dynamics NAV, for just £Read more
Rolling Star Email and SMS Marketing
Email marketing is the most effective marketing channel there is and should be an integral part of your marketing mix.Read more
Northampton Business student launches Latvian newspaper for the UK
A student from The University of Northampton’s Business School has launched a newspaper for Latvians living in the UK.Read more
Celebrating Social Enterprise Day
EMB Ltd is helping to celebrate national Social Enterprise Day on Thursday 18 November 2010 by taking part in the 'It's time to meet your local social enterprise' campaign.Read more
Shortlist unveiled for the Food and Drink iNet Innovation Awards 2010
Organisers of the Food and Drink iNet Innovation Awards 2010 have revealed the short-listed East Midlands firms and research teams that are in the running to receive an accolade.Read more
Banks Mill Open Studios event this Autumn - meet the artists and view, purchase or even commission their work!
Banks Mill Studios on Bridge Street in Derby is once again opening its doors at the end of November and you’Read more
DMU Graduate Puts His Stamp On Royal Mail
The Royal Mail in Rugby is benefiting from a graduate employment scheme which is giving businesses access to talented graduates and expertise from De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester.Read more
Shell LiveWIRE Goes Viral!
Calling all filmmakers aged 16-30 – Shell LiveWIRE needs you!On 15th November, they are launching the Shell LiveWIRE Viral Video Competition as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2010.Read more
Countdown To 2010 Global Entrepreneurship Week Begins
2010’s Global Entrepreneurship Week is just a fortnight away and already over 20 events are planned across the East Midlands.Read more
Special offer for EMIN members
Please visit our fully functional website www.mitchelldistribution.co.uk WE ARE OFFERING REDUCED TARIFFS ON ALL PALLET AND PARCEL RATES TO ALL EMIM MEMBERS FOR ALL UK AND INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS.Read more
FSB response to the Chancellor's Comprehensive Spending Review
FSB response to the Chancellor's Comprehensive Spending Review Following the Chancellor's statement on the Comprehensive Spending Review today (20 October), the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) urged the Coalition Government to now put in plac...Read more
New cash awards announced in UnLtd five-year strategy
The UK foundation for social entrepreneurs, UnLtd, has launched a new strategy which will see it focus on creating more community-based entrepreneurs as part of the Big Society agenda.Read more
New web content marketing service
To support the launch of our new web content marketing service, we would like to offer a free account to the first 20 EMIN members who get in touch with me (dave@applied-it-savings.Read more
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ innovation competition
The global automotive industry continues to grow at a staggering rate and never before has it been more important to encourage industry innovation to drive forward and deliver more sustainable motoring for the 21st century and beyond.Read more
Tickets go on sale for the Food and Drink iNet Innovation Awards 2010
Tickets have now gone on sale for the Food and Drink iNet Innovation Awards 2010 ceremony and gala dinner, co-hosted by journalist John Sergeant and weather presenter Des Coleman.Read more
Carbon Trust Entrepreneurs Fast Track
ANGLE Technology is a delivery partner for the Carbon Trust Entrepreneurs Fast Track – helping to ‘Read more
Free business model seminars across Midlands
EMIN members are invited to a series of seminars and workshops being run by Unconsultancy across Leicester, Birmingham and Nottingham.Read more
Creating Focus lunchtime conversations
Two for the price of one! Places are £25, bring a friend for free! Come to a world cafe style constructive and lively discussion on the questions:Read more
FREE Business Growth Consultations
Alchemy 7 Growth Partners are offering a free 1 hour business growth consultation to EMIN members. The consultations provide a review of current sales and marketing activity, and highlight additional growth opportunities with the emphasis being on low ...Read more
How to Start a Training Business
Sahara Consultancy has been trading successfully as a training company for over 20 years & we have packaged all that knowledge &Read more
European funding reaches out to boost local business support…
Business Link, the free business advisory service, has launched an initiative, part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), to increase locally available business support by providing additional community-based business advisers across...Read more
EMIN now has a networking group on LinkedIn!
We are pleased to announce that we have now created a new networking group on LinkedIn for EMIN members and other small businesses in the East Midlands.Read more
Tickets now on sale for Doug Richard's 'Start Here! Starting & Growing a Successful Business' Event – Special Offer for EMIN Members
Doug Richard, the original dragon on BBC2's Dragons Den and serial entrepreneur will be presenting his master class:Read more
DRAGON takes to Leicester streets to challenge the city's budding entrepreneurs
Doug Richard, BBC TV DRAGONS’ den panelist and founder of School for Startups, speaks to city’Read more
Nottinghamshire County Council need your help to improve its public procurement services
A study is being carried out by Nottinghamshire County Council to improve access to its public procurement opportunities for SMEs in the Nottinghamshire area.Read more
Economic Assessment & Strategy Consultation
Over the past six months, Leicester & Leicestershire has been preparing a joint Economic Assessment (EA) which provides a comprehensive evidence base aboutRead more
AddVenture
Are you a small business (or do you have an idea) looking for expertise or support to help grow your business?Read more
EMIN off to pastures new
After 6 happy years based at De Montfort University’s Innovation Centre, the EMIN office has recently relocated to pastures new in Derby.Read more
Affordable marketing and website design for your new business
High quality, effective marketing and website design to start your business is within reach. Choose from 3 packages or talk to us about bespoke services tailored to your needs.Read more
Website Design from £138
We are currently offering website design at promotional prices. Bespoke designs that can provide your business with the competitive edge it needs to stay ahead in today’Read more
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Offering you a professional, reliable and low cost IT support service with no call out charge. We can support all your IT equipment on a contracted or pay as you go service.Read more
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Not sure how to get started with emarketing?? Try our free 30 day trial of our award winning Email and SMS marketing system.Read more
Don't rely on Jobboards - make the most out of them
We all know the benefits of using recruitment agencies to find staff but the recruitment indutry is changing and you need to keep up with the times.Read more
Rolling Star Email Marketing Solutions - Just Add Your Content
Not sure what email marketing is all about?? For starters, its the most effective marketing channel available.Read more
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Advertise in Sheffield Showroom Cinema for only £100 per month. Your ad made and displayed by us and viewed by thousands on our 50" lcd TV.Read more
Looking for ways of cutting costs when hiring local staff?
Then look no further! Built for local companies in mind, we have created a brand new job posting facility just for our East Midlands region.Read more
Free internet directory for UK business networking clubs
http://www.networkingclubs.co.uk is a free website directory for business networking clubs in the UK.Read more
A great free local resource for job postings
Hello,My name is Richard Johnson and I have recently set up a locally basedjob board for EMPLOYERS ONLY.Read more
PDS Ltd special offer for Small Businesses
At present PDS Ltd are offering 10% off on their Small Business Starter, Small Business User and Small Business Pro packages.Read more
PDS Ltd special offer for Small Businesses
At present PDS Ltd are offering 10% off on their Small Business Starter, Small Business User and Small Business Pro packages.Read more
Business coaching
Call or email now to get details of rates for EMIN members or EMIN referrals, New coaching slots available evenings and Saturday mornings .Read more
Fast simple and needed
My name is Richard Johnson and I have recently set up a locally basedjob board for EMPLOYERS ONLY.Would you care to have a look?Read more
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For all of our clients who have a contract with us we offer 10% off all of our training courses!Read more
Supporting East Midlands Companies
Job Advertising - Dedicated to the East Midlands areaLooking to advertise your vacancy?Use our fast, accurate,simple to use on-linesystem.Read more
Recession-Beating E-commerce Solutions from eStreet
Online shopping is booming despite the recession and we can get your retail business firmly established on the web with our great value eStreet ecommerce system.Read more
VTAccounts - free add-in
If you use VTAccounts and MS Office 2007 then we have a free Excel Add-in which enables you to produce the PDF for HMRC submission at the click of a button.Read more
Cadbury Drummers available for events and experiential marketing campaigns...
Cadbury found us and hired us to DRUM in their latest TV advert, for which the budget was donated to Children in Need.Read more
Half Price Website Health Checks until April
Beebosoft's Website Health Check for Half Price Was £200 NOW £100If you would like to find out more about this offer please email:Read more
Business Engagement Manager
The University of Lincoln's Enterprise team seeks increased University engagement withRead more
JOB ADVERTISING FOR FREE!!
The regions premier online job board for direct employers only.www.EastMidlandsJobs.co.ukNeed to advertise a vacancy?Read more
Free Non-Geographic Number for EMIN Members
Many things will change in your business. Your telephone number shouldn’t be one of them.And happily it never needs to.Read more
new concept to online jobs! (and its free to all regional companies)
Hello and thanking for having a look at my advert.I have just created (with some help) a brand new concept in online job advertising and searching.Read more
De Montfort University joins global program to boost software business startups
De Montfort University (DMU) has announced that its Institute of Creative Technologies (IOCT) has been selected to join the Microsoft BizSpark program as a Network Partner - the first in the East Midlands region.Read more
THE ELEMENTZ PRODUCTIONS
Providing musical productions and sound services for artists and commercial businesses. Specializing in Vocals and Post-production.Read more
Healthcare Sector Magazine Launched
A new Healthcare & Biotechnology newsletter has been been published by UK Trade & Investment East Midlands with the support of emda and Medilink East Midlands.Read more
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