Real Business

Government interference is crushing the joy out of running a business.

Topics: Management & HR

Don’t you just love the way the government keeps on saying that it's up to us entrepreneurs to help Britain recover? It isn't their problem, apparently.

What's stopping women from running their own businesses or reaching board level: having children or non-supportive husbands?

The major cause of the decline of the British economy? Opportunist greed and customers refusing to pay their bills on time, says furniture maker Jan Cavelle.

They say if you want something done, ask a busy person. Whatever you do, don't ask people who work in local authorities.

Topics: Management & HR

David Cameron stood at the despatch box for three hours yesterday to voice his outrage at the rioters. But it's up to us, the business owners, to put Britain back on its feet.

Topics: Management & HR

August is the known as the "silly season", the month when you can never find anyone or get anything done. Here's why I'm in favour of an official summer shut-down period for the UK.

Topics: Sales & Marketing

The fascination with The Apprentice has gripped the nation, running a close second only to the Murdoch scandals. And it's done wonders to boost UK entrepreneurship.

Topics: Management & HR

Retailers are shutting down. Confidence in the manufacturing sector has plummeted. And CEOs are warning of another dip in the recession. Has no-one heard of positive thinking?

Topics: Management & HR

Watching last night's episode of The Apprentice got me thinking: what are the most important traits of an entrepreneur? The final five contestants should read this.

Topics: Management & HR

I'm fascinated by Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk’s phraseology of asking for whistle blowing on "inconsistent and over-zealous" rules and regulations. He's got it all wrong.

Topics: Management & HR

In our modern society, we live in the rubble of good intent. Never is this more the case than with the Welfare State.

Topics: Management & HR

Why revolutionising your business means being brave and stepping outside the office.

Topics: Management & HR

You can still teach an old dog new tricks. Here are ten things I learned from yesterday's Entrepreneurs' Summit.

Topics: Management & HR

I'm in the throes of finishing the judging of the local business awards to be presented this Saturday. It's got me thinking about the highs and lows of the awards season.

Topics: Management & HR