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The Daily Networker
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Exploring the Big Society
Here in the UK, there is much talk, led by our new Prime Minister David Cameron, about what he calls the “Big Society”. In his words;
“It’s time for something different, something bold – something that doesn’t just pour money down the throat of wasteful, top-down government schemes.
The Big Society is that something different and bold.
It’s about...
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Much To-Do
Before I forget (again), I wanted to share this to-do list application with you. It’s called Teux Deux and the video introduction alone made me want to download it. Other sites which have caught my eye in this space include Remember The Milk (have I mentioned that before?) and Evernote, which allows you to save your...
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Supporting Business
What role should Government play in business support?
Today, the Government as a whole spends over £3bn a year on business support. BIS (the department for business, innovation and skills) spends roughly £1.7bn of which £950m funds skills, £226 funds export support and £400m is earmarked for innovation. PWC assert that every £1 spent on business support delivers 7.60...
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Private MBE’s Club
This post is also available on my shiny NEW site.. OliBarrett.com which I hope you’ll have time to check out!
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry, established in June 1917 by King George V. It includes five classes in civil and military divisions (GBE/GBE, KBE/DBE, CBE, OBE, MBE).
Just last week, ...
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What Would You Do?
Last week I had coffee with a friend. She ordered an almond croissant and we sat outside a little French shop in the heart of Soho. I knew that she had recently left her organisation, and as we chatted I asked her a question;
If you could do anything, if all of of your costs were covered,...
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