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A great British renaissance has been taking place. From Aberdeen to the West Country, the zing is back in manufacturing. It’s about time this spectacular story was told.

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Last.fm launches free music service
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Last.fm, the pioneering online music business, takes a huge step in revolutionising the music industry.

January 23, 2008 4:29pm
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Take control of your brand's reputation
img 1 By Melissa Hancock
A good reputation in business is invaluable, and with the ever-increasing number of people sharing their opinions online, we now have to work harder than ever to protect them. Step in Reputica – a young company that can help you keep your reputation in check.

January 21, 2008 10:00am
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Delivering targeted marketing
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We’ve all heard of small companies taking on the big boys, but when the £8m-turnover Tangent Communications bid for a company with a turnover 50 times its own, it seemed the digital marketing firm had gone a step too far. But Tangent is clearly a company set for big things.

January 17, 2008 12:37pm
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Data protection: doing it right
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If you don’t protect your data, you can wave goodbye to your business. But information security entrepreneur Stephen Hall warns there's more to data protection than you think.

January 16, 2008 4:57pm
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Social media key to topping Google’s search rankings
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After receiving 100 blog postings and making it to the top of Google’s search rankings for “reputation management” within 24 hours of launching his company’s website, Andrew Jordan, chairman of Reputica, knew his company was hitting a sweet spot.

January 16, 2008 11:16am
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Protect your online reputation
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With 2007 being dubbed the year of the rise in “social media”, people are now, more than ever, living their lives in a world where data is being captured on their every move - from walking past a security camera in a tube station to purchasing a pint of milk from the local supermarket. 

January 09, 2008 7:18pm
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Ozone technology cleans up
img 1 By Rebecca Burn-Callander
Stuart Wilkinson, managing director of commercial laundry company JLA, wanted to harness the power of a thunderstorm to make clothes super clean – so he looked to the sky.

January 03, 2008 12:34pm
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Meet Britain's Digital Elite – part 7
img 1 By Charles Orton-Jones
Love a good flick and got a spare 25 quid? Then join the 50,000 others who have invested in A Swarm of Angels, the world's first open-source film studio.

January 02, 2008 2:59pm
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Meet Britain's Digital Elite – part 6
img 1 By Charles Orton-Jones
Is your market research costly and time-consuming to gather? And is it collecting the right information? Be inspired by two firms that use technology to take marketplace analysis to new heights.

December 18, 2007 12:08pm
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Start-up takes a bite out of iTunes
img 1 By Rebecca Burn-Callander
When Ben Drury launched his music download business back in 2004, Apple's iTunes ruled the roost. But the American mega-corp didn’t count on a London-based start-up out-performing its clunking media player.

December 14, 2007 2:24pm

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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?

Green award attracts clients to Fresh

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

When Simon Coyle launched luxury chocolate firm Kshocolat in 2003, he was the only player in the premium market. Now, he’s one of many, but this Scottish confectioner still has a few tricks up his sleeve.

Vehicle wrapping company sponsors tuk tuk race

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

If you want to tick your firm’s charity boxes, don’t just send a cheque like every Tom, Dick and Harry Ltd. Try something a little more unusual.


BUSINESS COMMENT >>

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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