Branson’s marriage made in heaven
Richard Branson has announced that he will perform the first ever "space wedding" next year on Virgin Galactic’s inaugural flight.
E&Y proposes mega-firm
Some interesting news today for those with at least a passing interest in what’s happening within the professional services sector…
Top ten oldest UK companies
When it comes to the oldest UK companies, family businesses are well represented. Read the list below and see for yourself.
CFO watch – Robin Birch
Robin Birch has been appointed chief financial officer of Ramesys Group.
Web missionaries hit the Valley
A team of UK web entrepreneurs has just touched down in San Francisco. Real Business has its own man on the scene – Mark Prisk, Shadow Minister for Business and Enterprise. Over the next few days, he’ll be posting back all the news, talk and tech trends from across the pond.
Top ten product launches
Apple’s iPhone must be one of the most unforgettable product launches in history. People were salivating over the multimedia and internet-enabled touchscreen mobile phone months before it even hit the shelves. But’s it’s not the only product to be launched with a bang…
In plain Nerdish, please!
It’s the language that’s taking Europe by storm. Nerdish has broken out of the IT department and into the boardroom. The question is, “Are you ready to Rickroll?”
Meet Britain’s most pioneering business women
Glenys Berd, the entrepreneur who brought Britain Masai Barefoot Technology shoes; top interior designer Kelly Hoppen; and the creator of the "BratNav" child-tracking system – these are just some of the remarkable women featured on the shortlists of the 2008 First Women Awards.