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Mark Stott founded overseas investment property firm Select Property in 2004. In a few short years, the Cheshire-born entrepreneur has built a portfolio in Dubai, Spain and Turkey worth £1.3bn. He credits Jim Collins's "bus" philosophy as a driver behind his success.
Richard Branson loves a market in flux. Following the turmoil in the banking system, the Virgin boss is considering launching a rival to the high street banks through Virgin Money.
Beauty magnate Rob Calcraft gave £10,000 of his fortune to the Thrift Charitable Trust after spending a week undercover at the Burrow-based charity for the Secret Millionaire TV show. But now enraged Thrift founder Colin Biggs is giving it all away...
Alesha Dixon. Jamelia. Martin Sheen. Emilia Fox. Ben Ainsley. A host of stars from stage, screen, music and sport were present for the Prince's Trust 2009 Celebrate Success Awards at the Odeon Leicester Square.
As businesses across the board report falling sales, one sector remains buoyant. The franchise industry is booming. Pizza delivery chain Domino's has seen a 10 per cent increase in sales since the recession bit. Real Business talks to one franchisee to find out why.
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