Charlie Mullins: Becoming an apprentice at 15
Pimlico Plumbers founder Charlie Mullins on his hunt for a Drophead Rolls Royce.
Larry Page takes over as Google CEO
It’s official: Google co-founder Larry Page has taken over from Eric Schmidt as the company’s CEO.
Jo Haigh: Continuing to enjoy the journey
Corporate financier Jo Haigh on her most extravagant (and un-PC) purchase.
Why so many mergers and acquisitions fail
Sir Philip Green once said: ???Any idiot with a cheque book can buy a business???. The art is in buying the right one at the right price and knowing what you want to do with it. Easily said, too rarely done.
Should I bother with a staff dress code?
Question: I’m quite traditional in my approach to work attire. I’ve noticed that some of the younger members of my sales team no longer bother with ties; some even turn up in jeans! Am I just being old-fashioned, or am I right to introduce a dress code?
Private equity backed firms expect growth in 2011
Private equity-owned companies have an eye on growth for the year ahead and have put cost-cutting on the back burner, according to new research from PricewaterhouseCoopers.
R&D tax credits – the facts
The new R&D tax credit regime comes into play this week. Here’s what you need to know about R&D tax credits.
John Timpson
John Timpson, chairman of the eponymous chain of cobblers, on branching into the pub industry.
Paternity leave changes ? the facts
The new UK paternity leave changes come into effect today. What do you need to know about paternity leave?