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Dun Deal
Dun Deal As Carphone Warehouse founder Charles Dunstone flogs half his retail estate for £1bn to Best Buy, we ask: what kind of entrepreneur is the chipper one?
By Matthew Rock - 09/05/2008

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The Apprentice: Sir Alan's youthful indiscretions
Two go, but between the lines something even more interesting...
By Matthew Rock - 07/05/2008

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Bojo bags Mayor
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?
By Rebecca Burn-Callander - 06/05/2008

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Why this is a long weekend
Why this is a long weekend This year, International Labour Day seems strangely appropriate.
By Matthew Rock - 02/05/2008

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How to win public sector contracts
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.
By Catherine Woods - 02/05/2008

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The Apprentice: the “pitbull” bites the dust
The Apprentice: the “pitbull” bites the dust Sir Alan gives Kevin the boot, and not a moment too soon.
By Rebecca Burn-Callander - 01/05/2008

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The Apprentice: sneak preview
If, like us, you can barely wait for tonight's entrepreneurial action (hmmm), you could always check out the preview.
By Matthew Rock - 30/04/2008

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Peter Jones meets his match
Peter Jones meets his match Unbeknownst to the Dragon, Gremlins have attacked his business! Can Peter Jones save his vital files from those pesky little critters?!
By Rebecca Burn-Callander - 30/04/2008

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Are you the future of British business?
Are you the future of British business? Private jets, chateaux, cognac – sometimes it’s hard work being a business hack.
By Catherine Woods - 28/04/2008

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Wesley Snipes vs. The Taxman
Wesley Snipes vs. The Taxman It’s a shame they’re not fighting it out Blade-style. Can you imagine it? Snipes, clad top-to-toe in PVC, delivers a high kick that sends Taxman’s glasses shattering to the floor. Taxman retaliates with a tsunami of paper, plunging a pen in his eye.
By Rebecca Burn-Callander - 25/04/2008

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Quiet man back in spotlight as NewsCorp eyes Blinkx

By Mattthew Rock - May 09, 2008 4:44pm GMT

As NewsCorp and even Google are rumoured to be be considering bids for UK video search engine Blinkx, a reminder of the brains behind the venture.

Top ten hottest entrepreneurs

By Real Business - May 09, 2008 3:29pm GMT

During the course of the day, we do a lot of talking. Most of the time it’s about the really important stuff; stuff that matters to you. We discuss how the regulatory regime can stifle entrepreneurial Britain, finding finance when times are tough and we’re constantly brainstorming about ways we can give you what you need.

Gordon Ramsay outrages restaurant owners

By Kate Pritchard - May 09, 2008 2:42pm GMT

Foul-mouthed celebrity chef and entrepreneur Gordon Ramsay has caused fury among the country’s restaurant owners by saying they should be banned from serving fruit and vegetables that are out of season.

Outsider shakes up luxury watch industry

By Rebecca Burn-Callander - May 09, 2008 1:56pm GMT

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

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

By Melissa Hancock - May 09, 2008 12:42pm GMT

We all know the health benefits of a vegan lifestyle but now vegan businesses are arguing...  


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Dun Deal

By Matthew Rock - May 09, 2008 5:09pm GMT

As Carphone Warehouse founder Charles Dunstone flogs half his retail estate for £1bn to Best Buy, we ask: what kind of entrepreneur is the chipper one?

The Apprentice: Sir Alan's youthful indiscretions

By Matthew Rock - May 07, 2008 10:07pm GMT

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

Bojo bags Mayor

By Rebecca Burn-Callander - May 06, 2008 3:01pm GMT

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?

Why this is a long weekend

By Matthew Rock - May 02, 2008 4:02pm GMT

This year, International Labour Day seems strangely appropriate.

How to win public sector contracts

By Catherine Woods - May 02, 2008 2:52pm GMT

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


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