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Business isn't boring say Urban Biz (01 August 2008)
Carnival fever hits Leeds this August with the 41st West Indian Carnival and Urban Biz, providers of business support, are hoping to add a twist to proceedings this time round. ...

Get your ideas in First! (24 July 2008)
This summer, bus travellers in Leeds will be invited to spend their time on board more profitably, by taking part in a text messaging initiative that could lead towards a new career. ...

Challenge searches for budding entrepreneurs (07 July 2008)
Iain Scott, the enterprise guru, is back in Leeds this month searching for anyone with a business dream – especially those who have done nothing about it and need a push in the right direction. He’s been invited back by Sharing the Success and Holbeck Urban Village. ...

Future tycoons get a taste of business (01 July 2008)
Pupils and teachers involved in the Enterprise Ambassador programme funded by Sharing the Success gathered with other special guests last week to celebrate their achievements. ...

STS on the road (23 June 2008)
Sharing the Success' project team and partners have been out and about the last few weeks meeting the people of Leeds and promoting the enterprise message. ...

Research shows deprived areas ready for business (10 June 2008)
A new report shows there is a strong appetite for self-employment and to start new businesses ...

Artsmix opens doors to creatives (14 May 2008)
A specialist workshop has been opened in Sheepscar for budding creative entrepreneurs. ...

Win £2,000 for your business! (01 May 2008)
The Biz Awards are back and this year entrepreneurs in Yorkshire and Humber have the chance to win £2,000 for their business. ...

Enterprising Rubbish (28 April 2008)
Leeds teachers recently participated in a development day to raise awareness of how schools can promote a philosophy of 'reduce, reuse and recycle' in their schools. ...

Hillside reaches new highs (15 April 2008)
A recent inspection of the roof at Hillside Primary School, soon to be the community enterprise centre, has left Tiger11’s director Jeremy Morton dizzy with excitement. ...

New enterprise centre and business outreach programme launched in Chapeltown. (20 March 2008)
The Biz Centre in Chapeltown was launched on 19th March 2008, demonstrating a new drive to help enterprising residents turn ideas into businesses. ...

Senior city bosses visit landmark social enterprise venture (10 March 2008)
Senior city bosses have added their seal of approval to a major £4.5 million regeneration project in one of Leeds’ most deprived areas. ...

Enterprising Communities hunt out new talent (18 February 2008)
The quartet will be responsible for a major project – part of a £20 million Leeds-wide scheme– aimed at helping people from deprived areas to turn their business ideas into reality ...

New funding to build enterprise through the arts (06 February 2008)
A successful trial project which enabled arts-based businesses to sell their products at a city centre market has been given additional funding. ...

Construction Leeds calls for greater collaboration at anniversary celebrations (24 January 2008)
As Construction Leeds celebrates a successful first year it calls for increased support from all sectors of the development community in Leeds. ...

Boost for Beeston and it's Enterprising Locals (21 January 2008)
Help for business startups in Beeston and its surrounding areas with the opening of a new £1.4m community enterprise centre at the site of the old Hillside Primary School. ...

East Leeds Links to Schools (08 January 2008)
Construction Leeds, Leeds Ahead, Aire Valley Leeds and Birse Civils Ltd working together to encourage local students to consider a career in the construction ...

Groundbreaking regeneration project launches (03 January 2008)
A host of regeneration decision makers have officially launched a groundbreaking £4.5m enterprise centre in Harehills. ...

Youngster in Leeds are throwing away their piggy banks and getting into a more professional way of saving (05 December 2007)
Youngsters in Leeds are throwing away their piggy banks and getting into a more professional way of saving. ...

Enterprising Locals on Course for Success (29 November 2007)
Leeds’ entrepreneurs of the future are on course to set up a range of diverse and exciting new businesses, following an intensive learning weekend with the UK’s top enterprise guru, Iain Scott. ...

Enterprising Schools Learn Lessons from Business (21 November 2007)
Headteachers from Leeds schools have been exploring how socially responsible business projects could help to improve results for children and young people. ...

Enterprise Ambassadors Mean Business in Leeds Schools (29 October 2007)
Six ‘Enterprise Ambassadors’ are heading into Leeds’ schools to inspire any budding Alan Sugars and Richard Bransons in the city. ...