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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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Home-grown beauty
img 1 By Kate Pritchard
Simon Tate, the 30-year-old founder of Kew Health and Beauty, is one entrepreneur who has fiercely resisted the trend to outsource manufacturing overseas.

September 04, 2007 4:51pm
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Lucrative dumping ground
img 1 By Rebecca Burn-Callander
Where there’s muck, there’s brass. Waste disposal firm Skip Hire UK has been raking it in.

September 03, 2007 2:43pm
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Shrink your business
img 1 By Tim Gilbert
Most people only manage their way through good times or okay times. Managing through a reversal of fortunes is a whole new ball game.

August 29, 2007 4:48pm
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Galvanise your under-performing team
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You’re responsible to get the most out of your company. So make sure that you, as the boss, are wandering around with an open mind.

August 29, 2007 4:44pm
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Lead, don't be laid back
img 1 By Christopher Jenkins
Entrepreneurs usually start a business because they hate being bossed around – myself included. They try to avoid recreating the monster of the company they have just left.

August 29, 2007 2:48pm
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The different types of director
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Boardrooms always contain some stereotypes. Here are 12 of them. Do you recognise any of these on your board?

August 29, 2007 2:36pm
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Some easy ways to beat stress
img 1 By Ann Baldwin
How do you know if you are stressed? The most accurate indicator I know is losing one's sense of humour. When did you last laugh?

August 29, 2007 2:24pm
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Make your board meetings effective
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Board meetings need not be a bore. The key lies in preparation.

August 29, 2007 2:01pm
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