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The new manufacturers The new manufacturers

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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Britain's best family businesses
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The most dynamic business dynasties in Britain.

February 13, 2008 11:52am
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Lloyd Dorfman: profile of the Travelex founder
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The man who brought currency exchanges to the UK, Lloyd Dorfman of Travelex.

February 13, 2008 11:47am
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James Dyson: the definitive profile
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Britain's finest designer-entrepreneur.

February 13, 2008 11:40am
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The 20 things that made Britain entrepreneurial
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Definitive analysis of the rise of entrepreneurialism in the UK.

February 13, 2008 11:32am
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Sir Philip Green: the definitive profile
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Profile of Sir Philip Green, the BhS and Arcadia boss, when he was at the very height of his powers.

February 13, 2008 11:26am
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David Pollock, CEO and founder, Chess
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Profile of the fast-growing, acquisitive, north-west telecoms business, Chess.

February 13, 2008 11:18am
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Growing Business Awards: 2007 shortlists
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Profiles of the 2007 GBA shortlisted candidates.

February 12, 2008 5:16pm
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50 companies to watch: 2005
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Our pick of high-potential businesses.

February 12, 2008 2:35pm
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Hot 100: 2005
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All the information you could need on the fastest-growing companies in the UK

February 12, 2008 10:30am
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Growing Business Awards: 2007 winners
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Britain's most exciting small, private companies and entrepreneurs.

February 12, 2008 10:16am

BUSINESS NEWS >>

More government contracts must go to SMEs

By Catherine Woods - October 14, 2008 3:57pm GMT

The economic downturn could be improved if the government awards more contracts to smaller businesses, according to the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA), the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

Credit checks are critical

By Real Business - October 14, 2008 3:16pm GMT

Small businesses are being urged to invest in credit checks on their customers so they’re aware of any potential ‘bad apples’.

Family farm eyes £5m prize

By Catherine Woods - October 14, 2008 1:06pm GMT

Wyke Farms managing director Richard Clothier says he’ll take on the giants of the dairy world if the company wins a £5m funding package from Bank of Scotland Corporate.

Senior care franchise fills gap in market

By Catherine Woods - October 10, 2008 3:21pm GMT

Trevor Brocklebank and his wife, Sam, bought the UK franchise for alternative care business Home Instead Senior Care after struggling to find appropriate services for his ailing grandfather.

Stop press: Sir Alan Sugar's bought into Woolies

By Rebecca Burn-Callander - October 10, 2008 2:36pm GMT

Amstrad founder and Apprentice star Sir Alan Sugar today acquired a four per cent stake in the ailing Woolworths chain.

Brochures on Saving and investing

BUSINESS COMMENT >>

Inflation now up to 5.2 per cent

By Catherine Woods - October 14, 2008 11:51am GMT

The good news today is that the stock markets appear to be rallying following action by governments around the world to revive the banking sector...

Playing monopoly with Alistair Darling

By Rebecca Burn-Callander - October 10, 2008 5:11pm GMT

It's Friday afternoon and RB's eyes are bleeding from frantically watching the rise and tumble of the financial markets today. To give our peepers, and yours, a well deserved break from doom and gloom, check out today's funnies from NewsBiscuit.

Market crisis: the Real Business bargepole ten

By Stuart Rock - October 10, 2008 1:53pm GMT

The market crisis has some big losers.

Global financial crisis: what next?

By Catherine Woods - October 09, 2008 11:31am GMT

I received a text from an investment banker friend this morning who, it has to be said, is master of the understatement.

Interest rates: the reaction

By Catherine Woods - October 08, 2008 4:03pm GMT

Was today’s global interest rates cut “one of the big, pivotal moments for the economy”?

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