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Entrepreneurs

Jacob Lorek: from piano prodigy to millionaire property entrepreneur

He arrived in the UK as a teenager with £200 in his pocket; two years later he was the co-owner of a multimillion construction firm.

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs

The art of spin – how to successfully sell, all the time

Here, David Freeman, director at Huthwaite International, analyses the art of spin and how you can get better at selling.

Entrepreneurs

The most valuable second language to learn for business may surprise you

Always wanted to learn a new language but lacked the motivation? A new study shows which second language could help business and career growth in the UK.

Entrepreneurs

“Never look back”: Millionaire entrepreneur-turned-investor Jamie Waller opens up

Jamie Waller's teachers said he'd never amount to anything, but the 38-year-old millionaire entrepreneur proved them wrong. Here's his story.

Entrepreneurs

Why tackling cyberbullying is a priority for this AI-powered start-up

Richard Pursey believes that technology can be the answer to cyberbullying. He founded SafeToNet, which uses the power of artificial intelligence to curb the impact of trolls and haters targeting children online.

Entrepreneurs

Pack up and fly away! Send My Bag taking the hassle out of the airport

Adam Ewart, CEO of Send My Bag, discusses how his travel tech business is changing the way we travel and taking the hassle out of the airport experience.

Entrepreneurs

How Rungway’s Julie Chakraverty is changing the way people balance work and life

Rungway's Julie Chakraverty started her career on the trading floor where female role models were few and far between. She took a leap of faith and started her own business. Here's her story.

Entrepreneurs

5 business lessons from Rwanda for UK SMEs

An entire Rwandese generation was wiped out during the genocide, which means that young entrepreneurs don't have the supportive mentorship of older business owners. Even so, entrepreneurship is thriving in Rwanda, and according to Sandro Macchioli from Designit London, there's a lot that UK SMEs can learn from a cultural exchange.

Entrepreneurs

How Rungway’s Julie Chakraverty is changing the way people balance work and life

Rungway's Julie Chakraverty started her career on the trading floor where female role models were few and far between. She took a leap of faith and started her own business. Here's her story.

Entrepreneurs

5 business lessons from Rwanda for UK SMEs

An entire Rwandese generation was wiped out during the genocide, which means that young entrepreneurs don't have the supportive mentorship of older business owners. Even so, entrepreneurship is thriving in Rwanda, and according to Sandro Macchioli from Designit London, there's a lot that UK SMEs can learn from a cultural exchange.

Entrepreneurs

Go north and prosper – which UK city is best for co-working

MoneySuperMarket have recently carried out research across 18 UK cities to determine where in the UK is deemed the most desirable place to co-work.

Entrepreneurs

Dragons’ Den’s most successful reject, Shaun Pulfrey celebrates 10 years of Tangle Teezer

A decade on from hearing ‘I’m Out’ - Shaun Pulfrey celebrates 10th Anniversary of Tangle Teezer. 

Entrepreneurs

How a break-in changed Oncam CEO Firas Bashee’s life for the better

Firas Bashee speaks to GrowthBusiness about setting up Oncam and what lies ahead for the security tech business.

Entrepreneurs

Secret confessions of a homeworker: How flexible is working from home?

We’ve all heard the myths about what ‘working from home’ really means; here, real home-based workers share their stories with Sylvia Schwartz, manager at Company Address.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial