Accountants, ostriches and the insane
When the recession started, my team asked me to help out phoning potential clients (accountants) for a seminar we were running. Here’s what I learned about that mad breed.
Richard Branson is “open to a Virgin-Apple merger”
Virgin group founder Richard Branson talks about his admiration for Apple’s Steve Jobs, and why he wouldn’t rule out a Virgin-Apple merger.
How to attract top talent
Who you employ is often the difference between success and failure – here’s how to attract the best talent.
Energize gives filling to pie company
Warrington-based private equity firm Energize Capital has bought Denby Dale Pie Company out of administration, saving 80 jobs.
Angry Birds maker raises $42m of VC cash
Rovio Mobile, the developer of popular mobile game Angry Birds, has raised $42m in a VC round.
Who will take over my family business?
You’ve been running the family business for years and you’re ready to take a step back. Dilemma: which of your children do you pass the family jewels on to?
Retail sales growth falls year-on-year
Compared to the same period last year, retail sales fell in February, in a further sign that the economy is not back on track quite yet.
Stelios settles another court battle… with his own lawyers
Stelios has been forced to pay £400,000 to settle an unpaid bill he owed his law firm.