Only one-third of new companies in Glasgow are still in business six years later. New evidence, from government statistics, demonstrates some of the continuing problem of small business formation and growth throughout Scotland, but in its largest city in particular.
Swedish opposition finds some unlikely allies (Financial Times)
The moment the bus turns off its engine, the chanting can be heard: ?We want a change of government!? The noise is coming from hundreds of teenagers standing on chairs to greet Fredrik Reinfeldt, leader of the centre right opposition, during campaigning for next month?s elections.
Report: Charlotte ranks No. 2 for entrepreneurs (Charlotte Business Journal)
Metro Charlotte is the country's second-best market for entrepreneurs, according to a ranking by Entrepreneur magazine.
Report: Triangle ranks 3rd for entrepreneurs (Triangle Business Journal)
The Triangle has ranked third on Entrepreneur magazine's list of the best cities for entrepreneurs.
CB should create framework to energise corporate sector (Daily News)
PRIVATE SECTOR GROWTH : The Central Bank of Sri Lanka should work towards establishing a framework within which the private sector could grow and help the country realise the goal of rapid economic development, Prof. Nalini Jeyapalan said.
Pittsburgh ranked near bottom by entrepreneurs (BizJournals)
Pittsburgh ranked 48th of 50 top cities or metro areas in Entrepreneur magazine's list of the best cities for entrepreneurs.
In Other News (Fairfax Times)
The Fairfax County School Board is in the process of naming the new central office facility located at 8115 Gatehouse Road in the Merrifield area. The board is inviting all current and former school employees and county residents to participate in the naming of the facility.
Charlotte, Triangle Rank Among Magazine?s Top Hot Places For Entrepreneurs (Local Tech Wire)
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK ? Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill rank second and third among large metropolitan areas in the U.S. as hot cities for entrepreneurs, Entrepreneur magazine reports in its latest issue.
Entrepreneurs not welcome in Oregon? (The Portland Business Journal)
Oregon ranks poorly among states for entrepreneurs, according to Entrepreneur magazine.
Swedish business breaks its political silence (Financial Times)
The moment the campaign bus turns off its engine, the chanting can be heard: "We want a change of government!" The noise is coming from hundreds of teenagers standing on chairs to greet Fredrik Reinfeldt, leader of the centre-right opposition, during campaigning for next month's elections.
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