National Apprenticeship Week

2nd February, 2010 - Posted by joannejacobs - No Comments

Horsesmouth has been working with the National Apprenticeship Service for some time now, so it’s always pleasing to hear about anything that promotes Apprenticeship schemes. London’s Lord Mayor, Boris Johnson has today used National Apprenticeship Week to call for more London businesses to invest in apprenticeships, and for more to be done to support young apprentices. Over » Read More

Mentoring and parenting

25th November, 2009 - Posted by joannejacobs - No Comments

With news this week of most UK crime being caused by people with childhood behavioural problems, there are calls for more courses to be available for parents on an opt-in basis.  But the problem with these courses is that their availability is variable and those who elect to participate are often predisposed to analysis of » Read More

Business mentoring is growing

3rd November, 2009 - Posted by barbara - No Comments

The Horsesmouth and Yell Mentoring Works Awards are now underway so it’s time to recognise mentors who have made a difference for you – or nominate yourself if you think you’ve done a great job in giving advice. Our latest research shows that small businesses and entrepreneurs across the UK are turning to horsesmouth in their » Read More

Rebooting the blog!

3rd November, 2009 - Posted by joannejacobs - No Comments

Horsesmouth is going through an exciting time, working with new partners, developing a new website and providing a range of new services for users of the site. We must first thank Yell.com for coming on board as a partner to horsesmouth.  We look forward to working with the directory service to provide access to advice as » Read More

Calling all small businesses

6th October, 2009 - Posted by mt - No Comments

The Yell Small Business Mentor of the Year Award asks small business owners and managers from across the UK to nominate their mentor. We want to highlight the inspirational mentors who may be formal mentors, supportive colleagues, peers, family, or helpful strangers – like on horsesmouth! The winning mentor will receive £1,000 plus an » Read More