Luke Johnson
Wednesday, 24th October 2007
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Luke Johnson: what can the UK do to improve enterprise culture and rival the US?
Luke Johnson explains why the UK's red tape regime is stifling entrepreneurs, and what we can do to improve our culture of enterprise. What can the UK do to rival the US?
Equality Bill: a waste of time?
By Kate Pritchard - July 24, 2008 4:42pm GMT
Harriet Harman’s attempt to end workplace discrimination with a new Equality Bill brought mutterings of discontent from entrepreneurs and the Forum of Private Business. Now lawyers have stepped into the fray: “What it proposes is more discrimination,” says Julie Quinn, employment partner at law firm Nabarro LLP.
Aviation entrepreneur targets the high flyers
By Catherine Woods - July 24, 2008 2:40pm GMT
Ocean Sky Aviation is flying high on the back of more technically advanced aircraft, a greater awareness of private jet aviation and an increase in the number of nouveau riche in the Middle East and Russia.
Egyptian experience echoes UK beginnings
By Catherine Woods - July 23, 2008 2:45pm GMT
Key Facilities Management chairman and CEO Stan Mitchell has found setting up an outpost in Egypt similar to launching his company in the UK 18 years ago.
Medical tourism injects life into online healthcare directory
By Rebecca Burn-Callander - July 23, 2008 2:25pm GMT
Keith Pollard’s portfolio of websites cater to the discerning medical tourist. Whether they’re looking to have knee surgery in Birmingham, boobs from Dubrovnik, or a new set of gnashers from Hungary, Intuition Communication provides a one-stop shop.
Getting Viagra isn’t hard in the City
By Kate Pritchard - July 23, 2008 12:07pm GMT
When Mitesh Soma, founder of internet pharmacy Chemist Direct, launched a new service enabling customers to order prescription medicines more cheaply online, he knew it would be all about the hard sell.
Entrepreneurs, don't try to befriend me
By Catherine Woods - July 24, 2008 3:12pm GMT
There are many things in this life that are rant-worthy: nude moisturising in gym changing rooms; the passport and visa system; minicab drivers. But my new-favourite rant is this: the annoying, cutesy way an increasing number of companies are choosing to converse with their customers.
You've got to love Jane Asher
By Rebecca Burn-Callander - July 16, 2008 12:33pm GMT
Jane Asher, founder of the eponymous cake decorating business, gives her tips on surviving a downturn. And all in that lovely breathy voice of hers...
Credit crunch impacts music tastes
By Catherine Woods - July 15, 2008 4:35pm GMT
Here’s a little-known effect of the credit crunch: it’s driving music lovers from ditties to dirges.
What’s our Raef up to, then?
By Catherine Woods - July 14, 2008 12:27pm GMT
Well, well, well… look who’s got themselves a job with Richard and Judy.
