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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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Gordon Ramsay outrages restaurant owners
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Foul-mouthed celebrity chef and entrepreneur Gordon Ramsay has caused fury among the country’s restaurant owners by saying they should be banned from serving fruit and vegetables that are out of season.

May 09, 2008 2:42pm
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Tesco’s glory days are over
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Tesco hit the headlines today, accused of using "deeply chilling tactics" to silence its critics. “It’s using its massive weight and power to shut people up,” says Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, one of Tesco’s suppliers. “Ultimately, that will be the cause of its downfall.”

April 29, 2008 5:15pm
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"Entrepreneurs have a social responsibility"
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Sir Ronald Cohen, the doyen of British venture capitalism and chairman of Bridges Community Ventures, says "outstanding firms" are those that put something back into society.

April 17, 2008 3:43pm
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Summit hears why more female senior execs are needed
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Women in board level positions are more open than men and bring much-needed empathy to the role, delegates at the Women of the Future Economic Empowerment Summit have been told.

April 02, 2008 1:03pm
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The accidental chairman
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Up-and-coming natural grooming brand Bulldog has appointed a part-time chairman although, according to co-founder Rhodri Ferrier, it was almost by accident.

March 26, 2008 2:28pm
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Second Life founder steps aside
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Linden Lab founder Philip Rosedale, creator of the strange "virtual world" Second Life, is following in the path of many successful entrepreneurs by bringing in an outsider to run the business.

March 18, 2008 11:35am
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How Mama Mio secured a superstar non-exec
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Former Michelin star-winning restaurateur turned skincare entrepreneur Sian Sutherland on how she got Estee Lauder giant Bob Nielsen onto the board of her tiny business.

March 10, 2008 2:41pm
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Experienced chairman provides guidance to Kashflow
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How does a fledgling entrepreneur manage growth of 500 per cent two years after starting out? If you’re Kashflow founder Duane Jackson, you look to an experienced chairman.

March 07, 2008 10:01am
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Many shareholders make light work
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Ten Lifestyle Management founder Alex Cheatle argues that having many shareholders is less work than answering to one or two large venture capitalists.

March 03, 2008 1:57pm
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Directors and shareholder activists
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Directors can get frustrated with shareholders. But be careful.

February 12, 2008 11:24pm

BUSINESS NEWS >>

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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