LOCAL BUSINESS ACCELERATORS: Three cheers for top entrepreneurs

Tony Harrison and Jo Dakin at their 10-acre orchard near Warmington

2:00pm Wednesday 6th February 2013

A COUPLE who set up a cider-making business are raising a glass to their success after being selected as one of the winners of the Local Business Accelerators competition.

Lucky 11 shortlisted to win business support

Members of the West Oxfordshire Academy of Performing Arts in Witney, including business owner Brian Conroy, right

5:00pm Friday 30th November 2012

JUDGES have been sifting through the entries to the Local Business Accelerators competition and have come up with a shortlist packed with entrepreneurial talent.

Contest gives new businesses flying start

James Dunne, Stephen Dunne and Brenden Gillen of Savvy

8:00am Wednesday 3rd October 2012

YOUNG businesses across Oxfordshire are being urged to sign up to a major campaign which could give a massive boost to their future prospects.

Wayne's winning performance

8:00am Thursday 1st March 2012

The owner of a business set up to boost the health of company workforces has been given the chance of mentoring from top business guru Deborah Meaden.

Milking experience for all it's worth

Amee Thomas of Shakespeare's milkshake bar

3:40pm Wednesday 11th January 2012

Amee Thomas’s future looked bleak last February when the Shakeaway chain went into administration and the Oxford branch of which she was manager was forced to close.

Savvy trio trading up after wins

3:30pm Wednesday 11th January 2012

The driving forces behind three of the most promising businesses in the county are celebrating today after being unveiled as the winners of a special competition.

Praise for winners of contest

Deborah Meaden

3:20pm Wednesday 11th January 2012

Prime Minister David Cameron has praised the winners of the Business Accelerators competition which has run in newspapers across the country, including those published by Newsquest Oxfordshire.

Winner: 'I want to raise the profile of health'

Wayne Campbell and business mentor Brendon Cross

3:10pm Wednesday 11th January 2012

Wayne Campbell admits to being “absolutely delighted” at being selected as one of the competition winners.

Family affair

Stephen, James and David Dunne of Savvy Maintenance and Renovations

3:00pm Wednesday 11th January 2012

Setting up Savvy Maintenance and Renovations was a family affair for Stephen Dunne.

Car firm’s drive to succeed pays off

Nathan Thomas, owner of Hilltop Chauffeurs, with one of his cars

2:00pm Wednesday 7th December 2011

TEN of the most promising young companies in Oxfordshire have been selected as finalists in our Business Accelerators competition.






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