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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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Five tips to cracking China
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Feng shui seating plans. Scorpions for dinner. Karaoke performances. Doing business in China isn’t for the faint hearted. Mike Norfield, managing director of radio communications firm Team Simoco, reveals how to crack the Land of the Dragon.

April 11, 2008 2:32pm
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ICU Global grabs international opportunities
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China, India, Ireland, Germany. They’re all countries ICU Global, a videoconferencing provider, is targeting, according to founder and chief executive Stephen McKenzie.

April 08, 2008 2:29pm
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India beckons for MarketClusters
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MarketClusters founder and CEO Nick Gregg has got his eye on India as a market to sell into and recruit from.

March 28, 2008 3:26pm
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“To work with blue chips, you’ve got to be international.”
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Leeds-based firm Corrocoat has had to swallow some risky, capital-intensive investments to service its international clients. But it’s worth it, says founder Charles Watkinson.

March 26, 2008 3:49pm
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Obesity is a big industry and the US is a goldmine
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Leeds-based Surgical Innovations sees fat sales off the back of the American market for obesity surgery.

March 11, 2008 5:30pm
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Poland slated for internet advertising growth
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Poland could be the next big thing when it comes to internet advertising. That’s what Unanimis Consulting managing director Khalil Ibrahimi suspects and, as a digital entrepreneur, he should know.

March 06, 2008 11:38am
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Consider the Netherlands for overseas expansion
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The Netherlands is a good country to do business, according to 2e2 co-founder Terry Burt, because it’s technologically advanced and “people don’t mind if you make money”.

February 29, 2008 3:45pm
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Doing business in Malaysia: lessons in international business success
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How to export to, and do business in, Malaysia.

February 19, 2008 3:32pm
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Doing business in Indonesia: lessons in international business success
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Lessons in international business success in Indonesia.

February 19, 2008 3:28pm
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Doing business in Argentina: lessons in international business success
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Lessons in business success when doing business in Argentina.

February 19, 2008 3:23pm

BUSINESS NEWS >>

Online future is bright for Cornish auction house 

By Catherine Woods - August 21, 2008 4:31pm GMT

Auction houses mustn’t ignore the internet business revolution, argues art entrepreneur Barnes Thomas whose Cornwall-based company is alone in offering online bidding in the county.

Doing business in Russia? Get your arsenal ready

By Kate Pritchard - August 21, 2008 11:57am GMT

Despite its deteriorating relations with the West, Russia offers lucrative opportunities for entrepreneurs. But be warned: the world’s tenth biggest economy and second largest oil producing country has some of the toughest negotiators on the planet.

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.

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Dragons’ Den: Where are they now?

By Rebecca Burn-Callander - August 21, 2008 5:02pm GMT

If you (like us) were wondering whatever happened to all those businesses that faced the Dragons’ wrath in the Den over the past six series, look no further.

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.

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