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A great British renaissance has been taking place. From Aberdeen to the West Country, the zing is back in manufacturing. It’s about time this spectacular story was told.

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Why I love being British...
Why I love being British... The financial markets are in turmoil. It's the worst banking crisis since the 1930's. A cloud of doom hangs over our fair nation. But some people still have the balls to have a little joke about it all.
By Rebecca Burn-Callander - 08/10/2008

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What's happening in the markets today?
Lordy, lordy... it's been another turbulent day in the financial markets
By Catherine Woods - 07/10/2008

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Joanna Lumley. She’s so lovely
Joanna Lumley. She’s so lovely At last night’s Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards, there was a veritable who’s who of business masterminds. But, as the winners collected their trophies, there was no doubt that kissing the lovely Lumley was on a par with the gong.
By Rebecca Burn-Callander - 07/10/2008

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Follow the brothel's lead
Follow the brothel's lead If you’re not an Australian, you may not find the following article as amusing as I have.
By Catherine Woods - 03/10/2008

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Economic downturn headlines

There’s more doom and gloom in the news today about the economic downturn.
By Catherine Woods - 02/10/2008

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Deal or no deal
Jon Moulton wasn’t exactly exaggerating when he told us the outlook for the private equity industry was gloomy.
By Kate Pritchard - 01/10/2008

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Russell Crowe's big banking idea
Russell Crowe's big banking idea God bless Russell Crowe, eh?
By Catherine Woods - 01/10/2008

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Eco-preneurs in the US
Eco-preneurs in the US It’s always interesting to hear what’s happening within the entrepreneurial community across the pond and an article published today has revealed the growing eco-preneurial movement within the travel and hospitality sectors.
By Catherine Woods - 26/09/2008

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HBOS and Lloyds TSB: another logo
HBOS and Lloyds TSB: another logo Here's another HBOS/Lloyds TSB merger-inspired logo 
By Stuart Rock - 19/09/2008

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HBOS and Lloyds TSB: the implications for entrepreneurs
HBOS and Lloyds TSB: the implications for entrepreneurs The HBOS/Lloyds TSB merger has massive implications for entrepreneurs and the SME sector
By Stuart Rock - 18/09/2008

BUSINESS NEWS >>

ASOS cashes in on the young pound

By Charlotte Burn-Callander - November 18, 2008 3:49pm GMT

On-line fashion retailer ASOS reported an impressive 68 per cent increase in pre-tax profits to £4.1m. Bucking the downward trend on the high street, its sales in the first half of the year have more than doubled to £67.5m.

Stelios's wrangle with directors continues

By Rebecca Burn-Callander - November 18, 2008 11:47am GMT

Stelios' row with the EasyJet board has yielded new headlines. In the wake of arguments over the future of the company, the millionaire founder has refused to sign off the firm's accounts.

Laying the bait: How to hook customers

By Kate Pritchard - November 18, 2008 10:05am GMT

Darren Tilley knows a thing or two about customer service. The founder of £8m-turnover chauffeured transport firm Driven Worldwide hasn’t lost a single client in the past few years.

Toni & Guy makes big bucks with franchising model

By Rebecca Burn-Callander - November 17, 2008 5:21pm GMT

“McDonalds was the first franchise on the high street. We were the second,” says founder Toni Mascolo.

Stelios fights for control of EasyJet

By Rebecca Burn-Callander - November 17, 2008 2:38pm GMT

The entrepreneur behind the Easy brand uses strong-arm tactics to regain control of the airline when faced with opposition from the board.


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Global Entrepreneurship Week begins...

By Matthew Rock - November 17, 2008 9:50am GMT

And, boy, do we need it...

Hold onto your sides: it's the Friday funnies

By Rebecca Burn-Callander - November 14, 2008 3:44pm GMT

Take five and have a little chuckle at the best business humour around.

The entrepreneur's Shakespeare

By Kate Pritchard - November 14, 2008 3:09pm GMT

We're happy for you to vent your grumbles and groans about the economic downturn on our website. So when Nick Redford, managing director of recording studio Unit58, sent us a poem about the credit crunch, we couldn’t resist sharing it with the rest of you.

Can you bottle entrepreneurial spirit?

By Rebecca Burn-Callander - November 13, 2008 3:39pm GMT

The scientists say we can. But who wants to pop “risk pills”?

The Last Millionaire explodes onto our screens

By Rebecca Burn-Callander - November 13, 2008 12:16pm GMT

It’s a familiar format: a gaggle of businesspeople are thrown together to meet a series of challenges. But the entrepreneurs on this show have already made their millions. They’re being forced to start from scratch with no money and no help in unfamiliar territory. RB’s already hooked.


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