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By Rebecca Burn-Callander - January 05, 2009 2:48pm GMT

How James Frost went from secondary school drop-out to millionaire and serial entrepreneur.

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By Catherine Woods - January 05, 2009 2:24pm GMT

Finance directors have been appointed at companies including Emblaze, Digital Marketing Group and CRH.

MD leaves Innocent

By Catherine Woods - January 05, 2009 11:20am GMT

There’s been an executive reshuffle at Innocent Drinks with managing director Jamie Mitchell leaving the company.

The green light for cleaner motoring

By Chris Chandler* - December 30, 2008 3:10pm GMT

There are many solutions available for businesses looking for greener ways to operate their fleet or company cars. From opting for hybrid or electric cars to adapting existing fleet cars to run on biofuel, being environmentally friendly has never been more important for your company’s reputation, your finances and the planet.

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By Catherine Woods - December 29, 2008 4:21pm GMT

There have been changes to the finance function at India Hospitality, Universe and Digital Marketing.

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The future's not so bright

By Rebecca Burn-Callander - January 05, 2009 4:22pm GMT

The only thing going up in 2009, aside from unemployment, will be sales of antidepressants, says Professor Marvin Zonis

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By Catherine Woods - January 05, 2009 4:15pm GMT

It comes as no surprise to me that today is considered the most stressful day of the year. I wonder if David Cameron feels the same after his big saving announcement?

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By Catherine Woods - December 30, 2008 3:54pm GMT

The loveable rogue suggests employing pretty people will save the British High Street.

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By Catherine Woods - December 22, 2008 12:59pm GMT

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