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Outsider shakes up luxury watch industry

by Rebecca Burn-Callander

Sometimes, ignorance is a blessing. Alastair Laidlaw knew nothing about luxury watch retailing when he started Jura Watches. And a good thing too…

May 09, 2008 1:56pm - Leadership

Veganism – the new front in the battle to cut carbon?

by Melissa Hancock

We all know the health benefits of a vegan lifestyle but now vegan businesses are arguing that eating less meat can significantly help reduce our carbon footprint.

May 09, 2008 12:42pm - Carbon footprint

Staff turnover linked to good packages

by Catherine Woods

Staff retention is crucial in a relationships-focused business like recruitment. That’s why Jo Sellick doesn’t shy away from offering his key employees at Sellick Partnership lucrative packages.

May 08, 2008 6:43pm - Employment

Save money. Boost your street cred. Try a virtual office.

by Real Business

Charles Seadon, CEO of Direct-Healthcare.com, doesn't have offices in London. But all his clients think he does.

May 08, 2008 5:26pm - Office space

Property market affects growth plans

by Catherine Woods

London-based FC Exchange targets hot property spots around the world when deciding where to expand its business internationally.

May 08, 2008 12:33pm - International business

BUSINESS COMMENT >>

The Apprentice: Sir Alan's youthful indiscretions

Two go, but between the lines something even more interesting...

May 07, 2008 10:07pm GMT
Bojo bags Mayor

Boris Johnson beat Ken by 140,000 votes. Mop trounces baldie. But now the brilliant buffoon is in power, RB has one question. Can we call him Mojo?

May 06, 2008 3:01pm GMT
Why this is a long weekend

This year, International Labour Day seems strangely appropriate.

May 02, 2008 4:02pm GMT
How to win public sector contracts

In this year’s Budget, Chancellor Alistair Darling pledged to do more to help small businesses win government contracts.

May 02, 2008 2:52pm GMT

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