http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/wecanworkitout/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:42:48 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 57 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/lb_logo_500x75.png http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/wecanworkitout/ SMALL businesses have been learning that keeping their staff fit and healthy will pay off in more ways than one. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/27/46146-staying-fit-for-business/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/04/27/46146-staying-fit-for-business/ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News THE owner of Reading's only independent sweet shop fears it could go out of business after a national rival set up a few yards away. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/26/45690-bitter-sweet-war/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/26/45690-bitter-sweet-war/ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:12:43 +0000 News TWO ladies have brought beauty treatments together to boost both their businesses. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/25/45691-new-salon-is-a-cut-above/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/25/45691-new-salon-is-a-cut-above/ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:20:12 +0000 News MICHELLE Bunce and Jeremy Duckett have set themselves the task of turning a failing bar into a profitable business - in their spare time. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/19/45544-michelle-and-jeremy-raise-the-bar/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/19/45544-michelle-and-jeremy-raise-the-bar/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:14:25 +0000 News JAMES Marriage has hit on a rare 21st Century growth industry - making medieval musical instruments. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/18/45532-lutes-hit-the-right-note-for-james/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/18/45532-lutes-hit-the-right-note-for-james/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0000 News A PROPOSED 200-bedroom hotel opposite Ascot Racecourse is a step closer to reality after the plan was welcomed by councillors and police. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/45360-a-night-at-the-races/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/45360-a-night-at-the-races/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000 News PARTNERS at Waitrose and John Lewis in Reading began the day with the news that this year's bonus is to be 15% of their annual salary, equal to almost eight weeks pay. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45306-bonus-in-store-for-john-lewis-partners/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/11/45306-bonus-in-store-for-john-lewis-partners/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:34:54 +0000 News WORKERS are invited to take part in an inter-company triathlon event at Green Park later this month, to raise money for Sport Relief. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/02/45119-green-park-to-host-charity-triathlon/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/03/02/45119-green-park-to-host-charity-triathlon/ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000 News AN ONLINE directory launched last year has grown from 2,000 members six months ago to 350,000 and its founders are now talking to investors. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/26/45071-wampit-up-for-website-winners/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/26/45071-wampit-up-for-website-winners/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:10:00 +0000 News CAKE-MAKERS thought customers were taking the rise when they asked for increasingly bizarre sponges but Rachel Richards and Fiona Cook soon realised their reputation for special orders was the icing on the cake for their business. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/26/45073-ladies-who-bake-are-flourishing/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/26/45073-ladies-who-bake-are-flourishing/ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0000 News READING'S John Lewis store is to get its biggest refurbishment since the shop became part of the partnership in 1953. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/19/44962-major-upgrade-for-john-lewis/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/19/44962-major-upgrade-for-john-lewis/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0000 News STADIUM Way industrial estate has been sold for £17.4m. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/19/44957-new-owner-for-stadium-way-/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/19/44957-new-owner-for-stadium-way-/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:50:00 +0000 News NOT only did Malcolm Scanlon start his new business in some of the toughest of times, he also chose one of the toughest of industries. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/19/44952-malcolm-finds-his-financial-niche/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/19/44952-malcolm-finds-his-financial-niche/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0000 News MORE than 300 people crowded into Reading's only Turkish restaurant for a lavish opening party last week. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/12/44958-new-turkish-delight-for-town/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/12/44958-new-turkish-delight-for-town/ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:42:40 +0000 News A HAIRDRESSER who started a mobile styling service for people with Afro hair has attracted so much business she is opening a salon. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/10/44594-hair-comes-miss-mayers/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/10/44594-hair-comes-miss-mayers/ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0000 News JON Hallett says the stunning look of his new Blagrave Street office will raise the bar for his entire business. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/05/44675-stunning-new-look-for-property-business/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/05/44675-stunning-new-look-for-property-business/ Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:00:00 +0000 News LISA Chaffey found helping others succeed in business was the best way to make her own business succeed. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/05/44674-lisa-gets-businesses-out-of-a-pickle/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/05/44674-lisa-gets-businesses-out-of-a-pickle/ Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 News PRIME Minister Gordon Brown has backed our campaign to highlight positive business stories as it celebrates one year of good news. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/29/44485-pm-joins-our-campaign/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/29/44485-pm-joins-our-campaign/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:00:00 +0000 News A LUXURY lingerie store has defied the recession with its best year since opening in 2007. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/22/44385-luxury-lingerie-is-too-hot-for-recession-/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/22/44385-luxury-lingerie-is-too-hot-for-recession-/ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:00:00 +0000 News TEXT messaging software company Acision has had a successful year - with the help of the recession. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/22/44384-back-home-for-txt-msg-firm/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/22/44384-back-home-for-txt-msg-firm/ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:00:00 +0000 News WHILE the Federation of Small Businesses estimated £600million a day was being lost through the snow in the UK, some traders were busier than ever. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/44128-small-firms-succeed-in-the-snow/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/44128-small-firms-succeed-in-the-snow/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0000 News A COUPLE who launched a new lighting shop just before the recession have re-fused to let the downturn dim their hopes of success. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/05/43996-lighting-the-way-through-recession/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2010/01/05/43996-lighting-the-way-through-recession/ Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:37:17 +0000 News