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record shattering April for new business in Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne experiences its best ever April for company formations according to the Register of Companies from Companies House.

record first quarter for Leamington Spa start ups

Leamington Spa has set a new record for first quarter business start ups with 164 new companies formed in Leamington in the first quarter of 2012.

Bath record company numbers "quite amazing" says MP Don Foster

In response to Duport's announcement of record numbers of new company formations in Bath, local MP, Don Foster praises the city's burgeoning reputation for business and creativity".

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The Get Mentoring website has been launched to encourage more entrepreneurs to become mentors for small businesses.

The website is a free online tool that is designed to help successful businesspeople to pass on their tips and advice to start-ups and SMEs.

"This training tool is vital to help build our growing network of trained mentors. Mentoring is a very effective way for aspiring entrepreneurs to get the help and support they need to succeed. It enables business people to harness the knowledge and expertise of those who have been there and done it before" stated Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk.

"Having worked as a mentor I know how rewarding it can be to use your business experience and help someone who is eager to learn. I would encourage business people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved in mentoring as it really can help to give a new or growing business a boost in their development."

The Get Mentoring website is provided by the Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative (SFEDI), and provides online training as well as details of workshops held across the UK.

If you want to become a mentor for other small business owners, visit www.getmentoring.org for more information.