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The new manufacturers The new manufacturers

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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Currency changes can turn profit into loss
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Take note of currency changes, urges FC Exchange managing director Nick Fullerton, who says that fluctuations can be turned to a business’s advantage.

April 30, 2008 5:19pm
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The tax perils of associated companies
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When Andy Davidson started Leaf-it-at-home, he wanted it to be an independent operation. But the taxman had other ideas.

April 28, 2008 2:43pm
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Breast cancer firm makes breakthrough
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University of Bristol spin-out Micrima secures significant investment to push forward its imaging technology.

April 23, 2008 11:31am
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Move over Dragons' Den....Angels' Den has arrived
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Lois Cook decided that not only was there not enough funding available for entrepreneurs, but the amount that angel groups were charging was "criminal". And so last May, Angelsden.co.uk was born which charges a £499 flat fee for entrepreneurs to post their business plans on a site with 1,100 angels.  

April 18, 2008 6:12pm
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Winners of the 2008 CBI/RealFD FDs’ Excellence Awards announced
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A crowd of 400 people were at the London Marriot Grosvenor Square last night to witness the crowning of the winners of this year's Real FD/CBI FDs' Excellence Awards.

April 16, 2008 10:45am
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Hutton says funds still available to SMEs
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The banks have assured the UK government they're still keen to lend to small businesses, Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform John Hutton has told the Entrepreneurs’ Summit.

April 15, 2008 12:47pm
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The week in deals
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Here are some of the deals that have been done at the smaller end of the market this week.

April 11, 2008 5:49pm
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Fungal entrepreneurs go for growth
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One of the UK's smartest diagnostics firms, Myconostica, looks set for 2009 exit.

April 09, 2008 11:25am
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University spin-out secures funding
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As the world moves to faster, more expensive optical-based networks, companies such as Conjunct will play a central role.

April 07, 2008 11:18am
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Wasted opportunities
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One Manchester business is cleaning up in the disposal sector.

April 04, 2008 5:17pm

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.

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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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