Archive / January
Success for man who set up driving school
Leszek Zegan set up the company after deciding he wanted to have more control over his job.
Redundancy helps travel agents start own firm
The two set up their business in a West Yorkshire village six months ago.
Northern Ireland people 'interested in starting a business'
The data showed that over 12,500 people rang Invest Northern Ireland for advice between April and December last year.
Business set up with redundancy money 'is booming'
The firm was set up in April 2009 after managing director Clint Canning was made redundant from his job in the property market.
Adult learners "should make this year count"
People have been urged to take adult learning courses in order to boost their skills.
New businesses formed by graphic designer
David Hindmarch set up his company after losing his job as a graphic designer.
Women made redundant expand own business
The firm is moving to new offices in West Boldon after being set up by the pair a year ago.
Adult learner sets up hairdressing business
Jane Rouse has started her own hairdressing business and plans to open a salon one day.
Adult learners nominated for awards
A trio of IT learners have been nominated in this year's Bangla Achievement Awards.
Starting a business 'popular in 2009'
Over half a million people are expected to have set up a company last year.
Woman plans self-employment after adult learning course
Jayne Green is planning to set up her own business after completing a course.
Government money gets praise from adult learner
Ashley Beeston is training to become a hairdresser by taking advantage of the Adult Learning Grant.
New year 'a good time to try out adult learning'
People should use 2010 as a reason for learning new skills, it has been suggested.