TRADE NEWS Advertising on social networks will not be invasive Mexx to withdraw from UK retail industry Waterstones aims to improve supply chain Retailers can use domain name to boost online presence Online shoppers unsure of risks Counterfeit goods harming retail industry Majority of internet users shop online Dragon's Den duo see product take off Online sales increase in January Retail sales slow in February Retailers set for Mother's day windfall Mamas & Papas begin retail expansion Independent retailers urged to assess everything Retailers hope to increase internet exposure Ambitious Britons hope to own businesses Retail sales enjoy quarterly growth Retailers retain confidence in the industry Women prepared to walk the earth for retail Retailers urge chancellor to ease burden Retailers urged to curb discounting Internet claiming increasing numbers of high-street shoppers FPB urges competition commission to help smaller retailers Competition commission set to replace code of conduct London retail sales below par in January Online retailers drive to attract new consumers Retailers taking legal obligations seriously UK wholesalers could be shunned by supermarkets US retailers enjoy shock sales rise Women opt for ethical Valentines gifts Retail sales set to face 2008 dip Sales boost January retail figures Retailers set for prosperous Valentine's Day Groups warn on danger of toy imports Government needs to raise small business legal awareness FWD outline annual conference plans Shop price inflation rises eBay abandons buyer negative comments European retail sales dip in December Demand for British goods increases Cashback websites battling high street for customers US wholesale prices increase Organisations to petition bag ban Capital Gains Tax may not be compatible with EU law Archive January trade news 2008   22 February 2008   Ambitious Britons hope to own businesses Millions of Brits are hoping to ditch their current day jobs and start their own companies and independent stores, new research has revealed. According to a study by Business Link, around ten million employees are hoping to become the next budding Branson or successful Sugar. One of the key reasons behind the interest in entrepreneurship was finance, with 37 per cent wanting to earn more money; a further two-in-five workers were looking for more flexibility by becoming their own boss. Commenting on the study, Rosemary French, of Business Link said: "It's encouraging to see how many people dream of setting up their own business to enjoy the flexibility and benefits of working for themselves. "The research also showed that nearly as many women as men are keen to become their own boss." The yearning for more workers to become independent retailers and small business owners could provide a welcome boost to the wholesale industry - with new clients likely cause an increase in their sales.     (c) 2008 Adfero Ltd.     Subscribe to The Wholesaler UK regular newsletter featuring trade news, suppliers offers and trade show reminders. . .