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Island Business Magazine, September Edition

The September edition of Island Business Magazine is out and includes a great feature on the Island's Training sector. You can also watch our video report on the Training sector here.

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Mon 06 Sep 2010 at 1627 BST

Steam Railway receives National Lottery Award

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has won the award for Best Heritage Project in this year's National Lottery Awards. 

Mon 06 Sep 2010 at 1258 BST

Island businesses back charity ball

Island businesses are backing a fundraising ball and Island residents are being asked to dig deep to support breast and testicular cancer charities next month by attending the party.

Sun 05 Sep 2010 at 2006 BST

Ellen MacArthur launches new Foundation

Island-based Ellen MacArthur, best known for her successful sailing career and her work with sick children, has launched a new environmental foundation to explore ideas for a sustainable, 'circular' economy.

Fri 03 Sep 2010 at 1525 BST

Specialist training

Members in the hospitality, leisure and tourism sector are being encouraged to take advantage of new short courses specially developed on the Island.

Fri 03 Sep 2010 at 1519 BST

Living the Limelife

Steven Fitzgerald and Katia Di Nallo are the proud owners of a new lifestyle shop in Shanklin; Lime opened its doors last month, aiming to offer fresh and colourful products for the home from around the world.

Fri 03 Sep 2010 at 1502 BST

Chamber Matters: Chamber People - Zoe Stroud

Life is never dull for the Chamber's Group Marketing Manager Zoe Stroud who joined the chamber two years ago.

Fri 03 Sep 2010 at 1420 BST

OC merges with ThirdPole

Island-based company OC Group and mainland Europe-based ThirdPole have been merged in a non-cash deal that will bring together their competences into a global leading sports marketing and events company.

Fri 03 Sep 2010 at 1229 BST

Company Profile: Shanklin Chine - from footpath to historic gorge

First opened to the public 300 years ago, Shanklin Chine is one of the Island's most enduring attractions, its beauty drew special praise from John Keats and Jane Austen, among many other visitors.

Thu 02 Sep 2010 at 1556 BST

Third Quarterly Economic Survey

The British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey is the largest business survey of its kind in the UK, and the results formulate the first economic indicator of the quarter.

Thu 02 Sep 2010 at 1527 BST

The Expert's View: ICT - Disposing of IT equipment

For many business owners, extending the life-cycle of IT equipment beyond the traditional three years has been an important requirement during the last few years, writes columnist Jonathan Thorton.

Thu 02 Sep 2010 at 1259 BST

September alert for employers

HM Revenue & Customs has issued an alert to employers who use its Employer CD-Rom to help run their payroll systems.

Thu 02 Sep 2010 at 1057 BST

Changing Times - Are we seeing a paradigm shift?

Over the past few months I have been out and about on the Island enjoying what has been an exceptional summer, writes columnist Steve Blamire.

Thu 02 Sep 2010 at 1044 BST

The Expert's View: Security for Business - Surviving a fire

It is estimated that between 70 - 75 per cent of businesses that suffer a serious fire, do not survive as a result; can you or your business afford to suffer a fire of any sort? Writes columnist Mark Lee.

Thu 02 Sep 2010 at 0953 BST

Island exporters and international trade

Barry Groves, International Trade Manager for the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Industry explains the help available for Island companies looking to develop into export markets.

Thu 02 Sep 2010 at 0900 BST

Using factoring to improve cash flow

Cash flow is one of the most important aspects of running any business, and there are a variety of ways to boost the cash flow of your company.

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