Record number of people going bankrupt

11:25am Tuesday 19th May 2009

THE number of people declaring themselves bankrupt has rocketed in Sussex.

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Fears over sale of book chain

11:23am Tuesday 19th May 2009

Fears are growing over the future of an historic chain of bookshops after it was sold to a private equity firm.

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Architect practice divides into two

11:21am Tuesday 19th May 2009

A well-known architect practice has gone into liquidation after it lost 90% of its workload because of the recession.

How music can be our great export

11:18am Tuesday 19th May 2009

There was more to last weekend’s Great Escape festival than staggering from pub to club hoping for a peek at the latest rock band. Hundreds of delegates took part in a series of talks and seminars about the serious side of the music industry. SAM THOMSON caught up with some of the experts who travelled to the South Coast to explain the opportunities that exist for music-related businesses to explore new markets.

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Franchising's fresh appeal

11:03am Tuesday 19th May 2009

With more people being made redundant every day and job vacancies reducing at a similar rate, franchising has never been more appealing. On the eve of an exhibition showcasing the latest franchise opportunities available in Sussex, SAM THOMSON found out more about the advantages of owning and operating a franchised business.

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Calls to target websites linking to illegal content

10:59am Tuesday 19th May 2009

Moves to combat internet piracy by targeting service providers (ISPs) would be a waste of time and resources, leading digital industry figures have claimed.

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Area needs giant retailer to survive, experts claim

5:41pm Tuesday 12th May 2009

A big-name retailer such as Tesco would be needed to support any plans to revitalise a rundown shopping area, it has been claimed.

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Swine flu: firms told not to panic but set up a 'disaster team'

5:34pm Tuesday 12th May 2009

ALTHOUGH recent swine flu alerts in Sussex turned out to be negative, Sir Liam Donaldson, the Government’s chief medical adviser, has warned that Britain will see “many, many cases” of the virus infecting humans. SAM THOMSON reports on how businesses must brace themselves for all eventualities.

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Bid to make a new bank

5:29pm Tuesday 12th May 2009

Council bosses are spearheading plans to form their own bank to help ailing businesses through the recession.

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Estate agent takes on rival firm

5:21pm Tuesday 12th May 2009

AN ESTATE agent has acquired a rival lettings business.

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Garages at risk in motor rule review

11:00am Tuesday 5th May 2009

THOUSANDS of independent garages could go out of business if rules governing technical information in vehicles are changed.

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