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Science is Twice the Size
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
All Change at Brighton Royal Pavilion
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
Mintel Report Claims Brits Do Not Believe in Green Financial Ethical Claims
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Social Media Week – London with Startup Britain
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Jobs with London Olympic Games 2012
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Brighton & Hove science festival is twice the size this year follow on @brightonscience
All Change at Brighton Royal Pavilion
Dress for Success, the highly rated lifestyle exhibition of Regency Brighton and England dress now closes it’s doors this month and makes way for new exhibits from The Charlotte, the Forgotten Princess Exhibition, running from 10 March 2012 to March 2013 at The Royal Pavilion and Museums, Brighton, Sussex. Read more> Charlotte The Forgotten Princess
Top Pay under the Spotlight
The overhaul for executive pay proposals first outlined by Business Secretary Vince Cable September 2011 are under the spotlight. Measures highlighted focused on four key areas: greater transparency; increased shareholder power; more diverse boards and remuneration committees; and best practice led by the business and investor community. The coalition Government working with businesses and investor groups to agree on the best way to implement some of the proposals outlined with proposals welcomed by John Cridland, CBI Director-General, sees that start of several high profile bosses waiving or reducing fees such as RBS boss Stephen Hester.
Latest News – Jobs at The Games
The security provider for the London 2012 Olympic Games, has launched “the biggest paid recruitment drive this century” in order to hire 10,000 security staff in time for the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer.
G4S the security firm provider has already received applications from more than 20,000 people for jobs at the Games, a number which it says is above expectations for this stage of the process. Like many of the positions which are temporary over the period of The Games, staff will be awarded with a professional security services qualification, which will help them gain employment in security positions elsewhere. Click here for more information on jobs > The Olympic Games 27 July-12 Aug 2012 and Paralympic Games 29 Aug-9 Sept 2012
Business Clubs and Networking
We look forward to seeing the @brightoncurry back at The Business Days Events for Brighton & Hove, part of The Brighton & Hove Business Show – next date 23 February 2012. Book your stand today > Brighton & Hove Business
Brighton Half Marathon 19 February 2012
Still time to volunteer for The Brighton Half Marathon 2012. There’s a special page online where you can sign up to part of the vital support network for the 2 weeks leading up to race day, on race day itself and post-race. Simply click here and fill the Brighton Half Marathon online form
The London Games 2012 App
Manchester-based Apadmi has developed a new tourism app for Visit Britain. Developed exclusively for Samsung smartphones, the app has been developed to promote Britain as a compelling destination for tourism before, during and after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Samsung’s role is worldwide wireless communications partner of the 2012 Olympic Games.
Dragons Den Pitching
Will 2012 be the year to turn your business dream into a multi-million pound reality?
If you’re genuinely seeking investment for your business idea or invention, then contact Dragon’s Den for an application form
e-mail to dragonsden@bbc.co.uk or apply online > Dragons Den
Red Tape Challenge
For the next three weeks, the latest phase of the Red Tape Challenge will focus on more than 120 company law regulations, guidance and enforcement processes that businesses deal with on a daily basis. Have your say by going to www.redtapechallenge.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and help to improve your and thousands of other businessses working days.
The New Business in You 2012 Business StartUp Campaign
The new 2012 startup business drive – has been launched for 2012. “There’s a business in everyone – What’s the business in you?” launched by The PM David Cameron.
2011 saw more than a 20% increase in new business startups recorded, year-on-year, and the new 2012 launch campaign is set to increase further on the 470,000 or more recorded businesses 2011. Read more > Start ups
Business in You launched in association with Start Up Britain, provides practical help for small businesses. The website features video tutorials, webinars and workshops and start-ups looking for cash will benefit from so-called “finance finders” while a search function allows people to find a buiness mentor.
Disused government office space is being opened up for small businesses to use. While the government’s priority is to sell these spaces, the reality is that many will be sitting idle. More than 300 government buildings are expected to be put on the market for entrepreneurs to rent at subsidised rates. Read more > information about Business in You
Businesses Plan The Queens Diamond Jubilee
The ‘Local Leaders’ Campaign for businesses, whether large or small, can be part of the Queens Diamond Jubilee celebrations, June 2012, and London 2012 festivities; your staff may be good at organising, then there’s plenty of options available through the London2012 ‘Local Leaders’ campaign to participate. Read More > visit presentation seminars FREE
The ‘GREAT’ campaign was released during September 2011 showing off what’s great about Britain – a series of posters highlighting creativity to heritage, music to shopping and more. The hope that the Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee later this year to mark 60 years of her reign, and London 2012, will boost tourism, attracting an additional four million visitors, aided by a further billion pounds of free publicity. Read More > visit presentation seminars FREE
Business Tenders
New tendering information read more > Tendering & Procurement
Exhibit February 2012
new special programme for 2012 - now booking February March and April events 2012
Cost effective popular business 2 business opportunities for the Brighton, Hove and Sussex region
Startups and rebranding businesses especially welcome
Special exhibitor rates for Spring 2012 – Click here to book February, March or April stands now
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