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Secret Millionaire proposes new business-support plan

After slamming George Osborne’s plans to scrap Regional Development Agencies, Secret Millionaire star Paul Ragan has come up with a new idea for local business support.

Published 1 day ago by Real Business in Startups.

Bath entrepreneur given key to internet

A British entrepreneur, Paul Kane, has been given the unusual responsibility of holding the keys to the future of internet security.

Published 1 day ago by Jason Hesse in Internet Business.

Firms oppose "crippling" retirement age plans

Business organisations, lobbying groups and entrepreneurs have hit out at plans to abolish the default retirement age.

Published 2 days ago by Kate Pritchard in Employment.

McLaren boss Ron Dennis on "Made in Britain"

McLaren boss Ron Dennis made a speech at a parliamentary reception about the future of British manufacturing last week. His call-to-arms speech is worth a read.

Published 2 days ago by Jason Hesse in Leadership.

Metro Bank finally opens - putting customers first

Metro Bank, founded by US entrepreneur Vernon Hill and Anthony Thomson, has opened its first London branch. Instead of competing on price, it's focusing on customer service. Will it work?

Published 2 days ago by Jason Hesse in Finance & Banking.

Selling out: a job for life, or the bigger picture?

It's often been said that that while American entrepreneurs go into business to see how big they can make their company, British entrepreneurs...

Published 2 days ago by David Critchley in Leadership.
LinkedIn valued at $2bn, IPO expected soon?

LinkedIn is now valued at over $2bn, fuelling speculation that an IPO could come soon. Is LinkedIn really worth this amount?

Published 2 days ago by Jason Hesse in Finance & Banking.
Ten places to network when you have no time

Networking should be an important part of you do. It helps you meet people who can help you grow your business. But sometimes you don't have t...

Published 2 days ago by Heather Townsend in How to guides.

How to use mobile search to promote your business

Published 3 days ago in How to guides.
Top tips to boost your cash flow

Published 3 days ago in How to guides.
Public sector suppliers: how to survive price cut demands

Published 3 days ago in Sales & Marketing.
Changes to PAYE: saving you £5.5bn?

Published 3 days ago in Employment.
Dave Dodd: The Austerity Entrepreneur

Published 4 days ago in Leadership.
Five rules for online video

Published 4 days ago in How to guides.
Email marketing tips for your business

Published 4 days ago in How to guides.

Columnists

Don Joe

Why the "facilities" department is bottom of the pile
Jan Cavelle

Let's get Britain thinking positively
Charlie Mullins

Cameron must consider a "Kids Fix Schools" scheme
Martin Leuw

The blind ignorance of a Big Society

Campaigns

The New Social Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs turned philanthropists. Ethical retailers. Not-for-profit game-changers. These entrepreneurs are running profitable businesses with a difference. This new breed has a social conscience.
My Greatest Inspiration

What and who inspired the country's most successful entrepreneurs to set up their own companies? In association with Orange, we quizzed Britain's most enterprising individuals about their greatest inspirations.
Hot 100 2010

Cash is tight. Margins are under pressure. Growth is harder to achieve. But it's not all bad news. Out of the ashes of recession, new industries are being hatched. Behold our 2010 list of the UK's fastest growing companies.
10,000 Champions

A few, dynamic companies will generate half the new jobs in the UK economy. These "10,000 Champions" are Britain's most important companies. Their leaders are national heroes. So who are they? Where, and in what sectors, do they operate? We're building the definitive list.
30:30 Vision

Real Business's definitive list of Britain's top 30 entrepreneurs, aged 30 and under.