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How do you fund your growth?
As the economic situation worsens in the UK, we’re hearing reports that smaller businesses aren't managing their finances in the best way.
By Zarrin Lilani - 20/08/2008

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Ten lessons for entrepreneurs from Team GB at the Olympics
Chris Hoy, Rebecca Adlington, Ben Ainslie: entrepreneurs can learn from all of them
By Stuart Rock - 20/08/2008

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Is Bob Dylan the entrepreneur's soundtrack?
Is Bob Dylan the entrepreneur's soundtrack? The chief executive of property developer Brixton yesterday quoted Bob Dylan's "All along the watchtower" lyrics to sum up the state of the property market. So which songs best sum up the life of the entrepreneur? Here are our suggestions.
By Matthew Rock - 20/08/2008

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Apprentice star gets nobbled by wall
<em>Apprentice</em> star gets nobbled by wall Nicholas De Lacy-Brown thought being fired by Alan Sugar was bad. Little did he know that a few months later, he’d receive a far more crushing blow.
By Rebecca Burn-Callander - 19/08/2008

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Recession almost inevitable, says BCC
Recession almost inevitable, says BCC The week begins with a grim warning from the British Chambers of Commerce that UK businesses face two years of tough conditions and that imminent recession is a "distinct possibility." Here's its prognosis.
By Matthew Rock - 18/08/2008

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Storms settle over UK economy
Storms settle over UK economy It’s Thursday afternoon and the sun is now shining outside Real Business HQ in Chelsea after the mother of all rainstorms. Unfortunately, however, stormy weather continues to batter the UK’s economy and we shouldn’t expect to see the sun for quite a while.
By Catherine Woods - 14/08/2008

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Top ten excuses for not paying invoices
Top ten excuses for not paying invoices It takes me back to my schooldays, this does. Who’d have thought that businesses would use excuses as inane and implausible as the good old “Miss, the dog ate it!”
By Rebecca Burn-Callander - 13/08/2008

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Sir Tom Hunter's green fingers
Master entrepreneur Sir Tom Hunter loves gardening.
By Stuart Rock - 13/08/2008

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Dragons' Den vs The Secret Millionaire vs World Business
Dragons' Den vs The Secret Millionaire vs World Business If you could only watch or listen to one business programme, which would it be?
By Matthew Rock - 12/08/2008

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Inflation - really only 4.4%?
Inflation - really only 4.4%? The latest CPI (consumer price inflation) figures are out and they are grisly.
By Matthew Rock - 12/08/2008

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Local knowledge is key to success in the Middle East

By Catherine Woods - August 20, 2008 5:34pm GMT

The key to succeeding in the Middle East is having an understanding of local business practices and customs as soon as you’re on the ground, says BIW Technologies chief Colin Smith.

Celebrity endorsement for food entrepreneur

By Kate Pritchard - August 20, 2008 5:28pm GMT

Jennifer Irvine set up home-delivery meals firm The Pure Package in 2004 from her kitchen. Today she turns over £1.2m and has over 3,000 clients on her books, including Ruby Wax, Patsy Kensit and handbag designer Anya Hindmarch. “I’ve never marketed the brand to celebrities,” she says. “They’ve come to me.” So, what’s her secret?

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By Catherine Woods - August 20, 2008 5:05pm GMT

Cheadle-based creative media group Fresh is upfront about its environmental credentials. Co-founder and director Julie Besbrode says the firm has become one of only a few in the UK to be granted a globally recognised environmental award.

Chocolate entrepreneur makes a mint

By Rebecca Burn-Callander - August 20, 2008 3:52pm GMT

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Vehicle wrapping company sponsors tuk tuk race

By Rebecca Burn-Callander - August 19, 2008 4:10pm GMT

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How do you fund your growth?

By Zarrin Lilani - August 20, 2008 4:09pm GMT

As the economic situation worsens in the UK, we’re hearing reports that smaller businesses aren't managing their finances in the best way.

Ten lessons for entrepreneurs from Team GB at the Olympics

By Stuart Rock - August 20, 2008 11:59am GMT

Chris Hoy, Rebecca Adlington, Ben Ainslie: entrepreneurs can learn from all of them

Is Bob Dylan the entrepreneur's soundtrack?

By Matthew Rock - August 20, 2008 10:07am GMT

The chief executive of property developer Brixton yesterday quoted Bob Dylan's "All along the watchtower" lyrics to sum up the state of the property market. So which songs best sum up the life of the entrepreneur? Here are our suggestions.

Apprentice star gets nobbled by wall

By Rebecca Burn-Callander - August 19, 2008 4:57pm GMT

Nicholas De Lacy-Brown thought being fired by Alan Sugar was bad. Little did he know that a few months later, he’d receive a far more crushing blow.

Recession almost inevitable, says BCC

By Matthew Rock - August 18, 2008 11:00am GMT

The week begins with a grim warning from the British Chambers of Commerce that UK businesses face two years of tough conditions and that imminent recession is a "distinct possibility." Here's its prognosis.

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