Business Now Mag

Smarta 100 chosen for 2013 - The Smarta 100, in partnership with O2, sought to find the best businesses in the UK. Not just  those who make the most money, but the businesses that have the most original ideas and make a true difference. The wanted to find beacons of enterprising Britain, the small firms that are pushing the economic recovery forward, be it a brilliant social enterprise, an inspiring young tech start-up or a small manufacturer.

Business of being Lady Gaga - Ever wonder what a meat dress costs? You probably know the words to her songs, but you might not know how much Lady Gaga earns from her hit singles. Christine Romans takes a look at the money behind Mother Monster. [CNN Business]

Unique Energy Saver Opportunity Business For Sale - Pretty much everyone is sick of the energy price rises.

The Energy Saver is a unique wet heating additive that has been proven to save in excess of 15% PA on the cost of energy for both domestic a [Manufacturing Business For Sale]

Rising food costs 'causing stress' - Food prices are a source of stress to four-in-10 shoppers, and almost a third are struggling to feed their families, consumer group Which? says. [BBC Business News]

Marriott's new luxury brand - CNN's Richard Quest talks to Arne Sorenson, CEO of Marriott International, about the chain's new luxury hotels. [CNN Business]

Labour 'to demand more apprentices' - Large companies will have to train a new apprentice for each skilled worker they hire from outside the EU, under Labour plans. [BBC Business News]

4 factors that could kill your start-up dream - Serial entrepreneur William Berry says start-up with your eyes wide open. Read his dose of reality for any idealistic start-up dreams [Startups]

NASA says there is NO life on Mars: Curiosity rover hasn't discovered any clues that the atmosphere supports living things - The Curiosity rover (pictured) currently roaming the Red Planet has not detected any methane, a gas that is produced by living things. [D

Had a Barclays loan? You could be due share of £100m payout after blunder - Barclays personal loan customers could get a share of a £100m payout after the bank made mistakes on their paperwork [Money Saving Expert]