Coffee Nation founder hunts for next deal
Martyn Dawes, who founded self-service drinks business Coffee Nation and sold it eight years later for £23m, is looking to invest in or acquire another British business. He tells us about his hit list.
What Josiah Wedgwood and Steve Jobs have in common
Josiah Wedgwood and Steve Jobs revolutionised their respective industries. Three centuries apart, here’s what you can learn from them.
UK private equity revenue set for rebound
Conditions in the UK private equity industry are forecast to improve over the next five years, new research claims.
Jeremy Waud
Jeremy Waud, founder of facilities management firm Incentive FM, on James Caan, banks and toughing in out in the High Court.
Britain’s Got Manufacturing Talent
There is a common myth that the UK no longer has a manufacturing industry. Well, thereâs as much truth in that statement as there was in Alistair Darlingâs last Budget report.
Halloween 2011: The five most terrifying business owners
Itâs not too late to nip out and get kitted up for tonightâs Halloween celebrations. But what outfit should you don? A scary skeleton? A gruesome grim reaper? Nah. Here at Real Business we think there are people walking the earth infinitely more terrifying.
China continues to mourn Steve Jobs
From commemorative covers to t-shirts, Steve Jobs’ passing continues to be mourned across China.