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Thu 29 Jul 2010 at 1742 BST
We're told there's an app for everything, but how can they help your business?
Thu 29 Jul 2010 at 1654 BST
Most businesses could use a lot less energy; experience shows that even low and no-cost actions can usually reduce energy costs by at least 10% and produce quick returns, so why not make a start on reducing your business's energy costs?
Thu 29 Jul 2010 at 1135 BST
As part of the continued development of the products and services offered by Britten-Norman (BN), the Isle of Wight based company is now offering aircraft brokerage services to its customers.
Thu 29 Jul 2010 at 1045 BST
Island entrepreneurs Rob and Mart Drake-Knight, the brothers behind the groundbreaking eco-fashion brand Rapanui, have launched a new company calling on other businesses to boost their eco credentials.
Thu 29 Jul 2010 at 1019 BST
The Default Retirement Age (DRA) will be consigned to the history books by October 2011 under proposals published for consultation by the Government.
Thu 29 Jul 2010 at 0952 BST
The British Chambers of Commerce met with Minister for Regional and Local Economic Development, Mark Prisk and Minister for Decentralisation, Greg Clark on 28 July to discuss the views of the business community and local government on the creation of Local Enterprise Partnerships.
Thu 29 Jul 2010 at 0943 BST
Generating extra sales doesn't have to be expensive; there are plenty of techniques that can be adopted at little or no cost, writes Business Link South East.
Thu 29 Jul 2010 at 0923 BST
On Saturday, 17 July an unusual event occurred in Bembridge when a Britten-Norman Islander aircraft fuselage and wing were transported through the village to a new home.
Wed 28 Jul 2010 at 1235 BST
Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has confirmed that motorists will receive up to £5,000 towards the purchase of an ultra-low carbon car from January 2011.
Wed 28 Jul 2010 at 1220 BST
The European Research Council (ERC) has now funded over 1,000 innovative ideas and a further 661 million euros is still available for early-career researchers.
Wed 28 Jul 2010 at 1215 BST
Yarmouth Harbour Commission have plans to redevelop the marina, and Harbour Master Chris Lisher explains how the plans will effect Yarmouth and the Island's marine industry.
Wed 28 Jul 2010 at 1200 BST
Yarmouth may be famous for hosting the Old Gaffer Festival in June but they also host a variety of other marine events, and also have plans for redevelopment of the harbour.
Wed 28 Jul 2010 at 1145 BST
South Boats build large catamarans for the commercial market; Clive Jeffrey explains how the company started and his hopes for expansion.
Wed 28 Jul 2010 at 1130 BST
Based on the Medina river front in Cowes, South Boats was started over 12 years ago by Clive Jeffrey after he finished working as a yard bosun at FBM marine.
Wed 28 Jul 2010 at 1115 BST
The Inshore Lifeboat Centre (ILC) is a big business within the Island's marine economy; Glyn Ellis, Operations Manager, explained more about the work they do.