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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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The Hot 100: A new breed of entrepreneur
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Forget the “old school” sectors of manufacturing and construction. The superstars in this year’s Hot 100 list of the fastest growing companies in the UK are derivatives data providers, hedge fund managers, recruitment consultancies and support services firms.

April 07, 2008 12:33pm
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Hot 100: the UK's fastest growing companies
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The UK's fastest growing private companies are profiled in this year’s Real Business/LDC Hot 100 list. Together, they have pulled in sales of £4.3bn and boast profits of £280m. Topping this year’s list of mega-growth companies is entrepreneur Lance Uggla, who started his business in a barn just seven years ago.

April 04, 2008 5:28pm
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Buy-to-let property market: one million loans
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The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) announced today that more than one million loans have been taken out. The buy-to-let king, Andreas Panayiotou, says a long-term view is the secret.

February 26, 2008 4:46pm
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Ted Turner: the definitive profile
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Founder of CNN, husband of Jane Fonda, America's Cup yachtsman - what has Ted Turner not done?

February 19, 2008 10:50am
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Luke Johnson: profile
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Profile of the Channel 4 boss, founder of Risk Capital Partners and much, much more.

February 15, 2008 5:27pm
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Edward and Celia Atkin: the definitive profile
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Profile of the couple who built Cannon Avent to a global business.

February 15, 2008 5:01pm
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Peter Kindersley: profile
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Profile of the book publishing entrepreneur who founded Dorling Kindersley.

February 15, 2008 4:44pm
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Dan Wagner: profile
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Profile of one of the UK's most colourful entrepreneurs.

February 15, 2008 4:39pm
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Top 20 business bust-ups
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Twenty of the biggest bust-ups in business history – and Roger Pedder profile, the man who fixes them.

February 15, 2008 4:05pm
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Reuben Singh: profiles
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He was once the poster boy for young entrepreneurship in the UK. Not any more.

February 15, 2008 3:58pm

BUSINESS NEWS >>

Online future is bright for Cornish auction house 

By Catherine Woods - August 21, 2008 4:31pm GMT

Auction houses mustn’t ignore the internet business revolution, argues art entrepreneur Barnes Thomas whose Cornwall-based company is alone in offering online bidding in the county.

Doing business in Russia? Get your arsenal ready

By Kate Pritchard - August 21, 2008 11:57am GMT

Despite its deteriorating relations with the West, Russia offers lucrative opportunities for entrepreneurs. But be warned: the world’s tenth biggest economy and second largest oil producing country has some of the toughest negotiators on the planet.

Local knowledge is key to success in the Middle East

By Catherine Woods - August 20, 2008 5:34pm GMT

The key to succeeding in the Middle East is having an understanding of local business practices and customs as soon as you’re on the ground, says BIW Technologies chief Colin Smith.

Celebrity endorsement for food entrepreneur

By Kate Pritchard - August 20, 2008 5:28pm GMT

Jennifer Irvine set up home-delivery meals firm The Pure Package in 2004 from her kitchen. Today she turns over £1.2m and has over 3,000 clients on her books, including Ruby Wax, Patsy Kensit and handbag designer Anya Hindmarch. “I’ve never marketed the brand to celebrities,” she says. “They’ve come to me.” So, what’s her secret?

Green award attracts clients to Fresh

By Catherine Woods - August 20, 2008 5:05pm GMT

Cheadle-based creative media group Fresh is upfront about its environmental credentials. Co-founder and director Julie Besbrode says the firm has become one of only a few in the UK to be granted a globally recognised environmental award.

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BUSINESS COMMENT >>

Dragons’ Den: Where are they now?

By Rebecca Burn-Callander - August 21, 2008 5:02pm GMT

If you (like us) were wondering whatever happened to all those businesses that faced the Dragons’ wrath in the Den over the past six series, look no further.

How do you fund your growth?

By Zarrin Lilani - August 20, 2008 4:09pm GMT

As the economic situation worsens in the UK, we’re hearing reports that smaller businesses aren't managing their finances in the best way.

Ten lessons for entrepreneurs from Team GB at the Olympics

By Stuart Rock - August 20, 2008 11:59am GMT

Chris Hoy, Rebecca Adlington, Ben Ainslie: entrepreneurs can learn from all of them

Is Bob Dylan the entrepreneur's soundtrack?

By Matthew Rock - August 20, 2008 10:07am GMT

The chief executive of property developer Brixton yesterday quoted Bob Dylan's "All along the watchtower" lyrics to sum up the state of the property market. So which songs best sum up the life of the entrepreneur? Here are our suggestions.

Apprentice star gets nobbled by wall

By Rebecca Burn-Callander - August 19, 2008 4:57pm GMT

Nicholas De Lacy-Brown thought being fired by Alan Sugar was bad. Little did he know that a few months later, he’d receive a far more crushing blow.

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