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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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British entrepreneur with Yankee spirit
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What’s the difference between starting a business in the UK and the US? “We’re a lot of stuffy conservatives, that’s what!” says Will Franks, co-founder of Ubiquisys.

November 08, 2007 2:13pm
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Meet the women of the future!
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An aspiring young playwright. An eco-entrepreneur. A human rights lawyer. A budding ballet dancer. Prepare to be stunned by the new generation of high-achieving women, honoured last night at the Women of the Future awards.

November 08, 2007 12:00am
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Long way to the top
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Mike Lawton, founder of biofuels company Regenatec, might have made it onto our Growing Business Awards shortlist, but he’s suffered a few knockbacks along the way.

November 06, 2007 3:06pm
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Confessions of an entrepreneur's wife
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It's Saturday night and he's in the office. A classic tale about being married to an entrepreneur.

November 01, 2007 2:09pm
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Diary of an entrepreneur – part 3
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SimplySwitch founder – and RB secret agent – Karen Darby has landed in Libya and is hot on the trail of Colonel Gaddafi.

October 29, 2007 1:09pm
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Ready, set, YO!
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“Ideas are like a beer,” says Simon Woodroffe, the colourful entrepreneur behind the YO! Sushi restaurant chain. “They take a lot of fermentation.”

October 17, 2007 10:10am
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Drinking to their success
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Instead of hitting up his mates for cash when he started his drinks business, Firefly Tonics co-founder Marcus Waley-Cohen hit them up for their taste buds.

October 16, 2007 4:49pm
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Diary of an entrepreneur - part 2
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SimplySwitch founder Karen Darby is about to embark on a journey to Libya. But will her "Darbyisms" make any sense in Arabic?

October 12, 2007 2:03pm
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Diary of an entrepreneur – part 1
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Follow the adventures of Karen Darby, SimplySwitch founder, as she prepares to address women in business... in Libya.

October 09, 2007 2:50pm
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Who's afraid of the big bad property company?
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Businesses looking to move into London face a quagmire of agent’s fees and hidden costs. It’s always been a landlord’s market. But Devono founder Robert Leigh has become the “Tenant’s Champion” and he’s taking no prisoners.

October 03, 2007 2:10pm

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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BUSINESS COMMENT >>

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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