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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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David Cameron: UK must be better place for enterprise
By Matthew Rock
Conservative party leader David Cameron has used the British Chambers of Commerce regional summit to call for less regulation, improvement in transport infrastructure and an "invigorating climate for enterprise".

February 28, 2008 1:32pm
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Running a charity is hard work: fitness entrepreneur
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Dean Horridge has a word of warning for any entrepreneur thinking of setting up a charity: doing so is as hard as everyone says it is.

February 27, 2008 6:03pm
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Communication the key to smooth business name change
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Jay O’Connor executed an internal and external communications programme when the PR agency she co-founded in 1998 changed its name after being sold to US firm Racepoint Group.

February 26, 2008 5:23pm
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The wind of change blows through Mr Clutch
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Joseph Yussuf, founder of Mr Clutch Autocentres, believes change is vital for a business to survive and thrive. That’s why he promotes a “change culture” within his company.

February 22, 2008 9:12am
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Tyrrell’s gets into vodka, and it’s no small potatoes
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The Hereford-based potato chip manufacturer discovers a new use for its waste potatoes – and it ain’t compost.

February 21, 2008 4:29pm
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Pret a Manger: sale to Bridgepoint imminent
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On the eve of the sale, here are seven facts about Pret a Manger entrepreneur co-founders, Julian Metcalfe and Sinclair Beecham.

February 21, 2008 10:29am
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Red tape saves small business? Eh?
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Angus Macdonald bought a failing waste recycling company in 2007 for the princely sum of £100,000. But what made him think he could turn the bankrupt firm around?

February 19, 2008 5:26pm
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Family succession
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Michelle King, the new Director of Bex Contracts, talks about succeeding her father after 21 years...

February 18, 2008 7:27pm
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Remember he's a Womble
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Mike Batt - yes, that Mike Batt - may mean only one thing to you. But he's actually one of Britain's top entrepreneurs, with Carla Bruni on his books

February 14, 2008 3:45pm
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Going green: the rise of eco-friendly stationers
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If someone told you they were going to turn a plastic cup into a pencil, you’d probably think they had a few screws loose. But eco-friendly stationery isn't just the preserve of tree-huggers – with the rise of green consumerism, it’s fast becoming a viable business area.

February 07, 2008 2:57pm

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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