The matchmaker

Rebecca Harding is the founder of Delta Economics

Morality tale

When distrust builds among banks and insurers, entrepreneurs face the biggest risk

The triumph of the entrepreneurial spirit

Despite tough market conditions, the results of the first Grant Thornton Entrepreneurs' Insight survey last month, are surprisingly upbeat

nationalise this

Governments across the world have nationalised parts of the banking system. It may have proven unpalatable, especially in the US, but in economic terms, it makes sense

Cost of the car

As petrol prices rise, car use does not necessarily drop

Profit from choice

In hard times, entrepreneurs can capitalise on consumer choice

Agents of change

Entrepreneurship is central to a growing economy

Analyse this

Rebecca Harding introduces her new regular column on the economics of entrepreneurship

A period of adjustment

Are we heading for a dramatic recession or what some economists refer to as a necessary period of adjustment? History may well provide the answer

Coming to the crunch

The credit crisis is in danger of preventing entrepreneurs from being approved for bank loans at the crucial start-up phase of their businesses

Girls of slender means

Many female businesses are under-capitalised financially because of their attitude to enterprise. It's time for policy makers to improve support structures

Our mutual friend

Without the deep reserve of funds available to corporations, start-ups are instead relying on informal networks to achieve their business goals

Dear Prudence...

With his recent promotion to the top spot next door, the former Chancellor must not forget the radical approach to economics he adopted at no. 11