News in brief

A NEW company that transports cash for small businesses has been launched in Colchester.

House sales fall sees building halt

AN Essex housing developer has announced falling sales in the county and will stop building at some sites until the market improves.

Colchester firms make skills pledge

THREE Colchester construction companies have pledged to train their staff as part of a national skills drive.

Training message from award winner

"TRAINING is key", was the message from one Dedham worker who has picked up an industry award.

Credit crunch help for small businesses

A COLCHESTER enterprise agency is doing its bit to help small companies through the credit crunch.

Shortfall in specialists predicted

A STRATEGY to increase the number of specialists working in the brownfield regeneration sector has been published.

Rising costs "stifle" business

RISING costs are stifling the "entrepreneurial spirit" of Essex businesses, it has been claimed.

News in brief

THE DEADLINE has passed for entries in the regional heat of the Enterprising Britain competition.

Carbon emission inquiry to be held

DIFFERENT ways to reduce the environmental impact of office buildings are to come under the spotlight, just weeks after Colchester's businesses were challenged to help cut the town's carbon footprint by 30 per cent.