The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Europe’s leading think tank held its annual forum last week where it delivered stern counsel to Governments worldwide on economic growth, employment and the global recovery. Read more

While small business news is not the most obvious place to find connections to the royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton, the event shone a spotlight on smart entrepreneurs. Read more

Last week was Green Office Week (GOW) when small businesses around the globe embraced the opportunity to reduce, recycle and re-use.  Ever the entrepreneurs, some even made a profit out of being green. Read more

It takes many things to start a business, grow a business and to be successful at it – courage, passion, enthusiasm, business sense but most of all good ideas. Monday saw the start of World Creativity and Innovation Week, an opportunity to get creative juices flowing with businesses, homes, organisations, schools and communities in over 46 countries intending to spend the week expressing their creative spirit. Read more

 The economy may be improving now across Europe, but there’s no denying that many countries are still suffering from the ongoing effects of recession. In the UK this is particularly evident in the areas of welfare, employment and skills development. With figures now showing a rise of 250,000 in youth unemployment since the beginning of the financial crisis, tackling this issue has now become an important focus for the government. Read more