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Leading the homeworking revolution, we profile 30 of Britain's brightest entrepreneurs who run their businesses from home and say it's more than a lifestyle benefit - it's a competitive advantage too.

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Roaming high on success
img 1 By Melissa Hancock
Launched in 2005 to provide international services denied by the major telecoms operators, AwayPhone founder Sherry Madera says today her company is reaping the rewards from “rocking the boat.”

March 18, 2008 3:35pm
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Entrepreneurs make the case for homeworking
By Charles Orton-Jones
Improve staff loyalty. Reduce costs. Cut carbon emissions. Find out why working from home is more than a lifestyle benefit – it's a competitive advantage, too.

March 13, 2008 10:38am
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UK's top 30 businesses run from home: 26 to 30
By Charles Orton-Jones
Running a business from home can be a real competitive advantage, say entrepreneurs. Real Business and Brother profile some of the homeworking pioneers.

March 13, 2008 10:27am
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Virtual office: hotdesking, telecommuting and video conferences
By Charles Orton-Jones
Ditch the office-based business model and watch your profits grow. Meet five entrepreneurs who are making a success out of running a business from home.

March 13, 2008 10:09am
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UK's 30 top businesses run from home: 21 to 25
By Charles Orton-Jones
From hotdesking to telecommuting, Real Business and Brother find out how these entrepreneurs ditched the office-centric model.

March 13, 2008 10:00am
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Home office saves money
By Charles Orton-Jones
No office rent to pay. No daily commute to work. Some of the UK's brightest entrepreneurs reveal the benefits of working from home.

March 11, 2008 2:02pm
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UK's 30 top businesses run from home: 16 to 20
By Charles Orton-Jones
Forget the office-based business. Savvy entrepreneurs are saving thousands of pounds a year by running their business from home. Real Business and Brother present five of the best.

March 11, 2008 1:42pm
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Homeworking franchise opportunities
img 1 By Charles Orton-Jones
Quick growth, committed workers, help with cash flow – franchising offers entrepreneurs all the benefits with none of the downsides.

March 11, 2008 11:54am
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UK's 30 top businesses run from home: 11 to 15
img 1 By Charles Orton-Jones
The heartland of homeworking is franchising. Franchisees get to keep the fruits of their labour, work when and where they choose, and in return get branding, business advice and lots of support.

March 11, 2008 11:43am
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UK's 30 top businesses run from home: 6 to 10
By Charles Orton-Jones
Attract and retain the best workers by running your business from home. Real Business and Brother reveal how five of the best do it.

March 11, 2008 10:51am

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