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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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Women in business: the hurdles
img 1 By Kate Pritchard
Chocolate entrepreneur Claire Burnet has a message for government: “Take childcare seriously. Stop creating ridiculous hurdles for women-owned businesses.”

February 04, 2008 4:58pm
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Political correctness gone mad?
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I want to be a good employer but the law won't let me, says Richard Baister, the entrepreneur behind Velocity Drinks.

February 04, 2008 1:03pm
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From start-up to sale
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How do you lead a start-up company into a £33m buyout? Barbara Scandrett, founder of Complete Care, a domiciliary service for the disabled, has the answers.

February 01, 2008 5:00pm
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Fancy a bit of Nookii?
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“Nookii appeals to the body’s largest sexual organ. The brain,” says Nikki Graham, founder of the London-based adult gift company.

January 31, 2008 1:55pm
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Non-executive directors and start-ups: the benefits
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What does an entrepreneur do in between ventures? One option is to become a non-executive director of an up-and-coming business, which is what Marshall King did.

January 30, 2008 5:58pm
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SocGen & how to do business with the French
By Matthew Rock
It's a good time to remind ourselves about the secrets of dealing with Les Francais.

January 30, 2008 2:45pm
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Live now on our forum: Robert Peston vs the rest
By Matthew Rock
Who gives  the best business coverage on the TV and radio? Brainy Peston? The rising star Flanders? The Godfather Peter Day? Tell us your views.

January 25, 2008 4:55pm
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Young opportunist turns serial entrepreneur. Here's how.
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Vikas Shah founded his first company, the Ultima Group, at 14. A gun-for-hire, he boosted his pocket money building websites for local companies.

January 24, 2008 2:24pm
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How to survive a recession/downturn/slowdown
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Whatever the precise definitions, the climate for SMEs, entrepreneurs and small companies will get tougher. Here's our survival guide.

January 23, 2008 11:13am
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Supermarkets can't do organic food like Abel & Cole
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Two thirds of UK consumers deliberately choose organic. Abel & Cole is making a killing out of this passion for “pure”.

January 22, 2008 4:56pm

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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