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Entrepreneurs

5 simple but effective ways to boost your startup’s profitability

Entering the world of business is not an easy task. It is a daunting endeavor that requires a lot of patience, strategy, and a huge network. The industry is becoming more and more saturated as time goes by.

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs

Pitch perfect: 5 tips to dress for success

Picking a business outfit which radiates power and success during business pitches and presentations are hard. Here are our 5 top tips.

Entrepreneurs

Breed a thoroughbred or dream up a unicorn? Starting a business with LoopUp

LoopUp’s Steve Flavell on choosing to breed a thoroughbred, over dreaming up a unicorn, when it comes to business.

Entrepreneurs

Is today’s guru industry more self-harm than self-help?

Sarah Alexander, author of Spiritual Intelligence in Leadership, examines the dangers of today’s self-help industry and offers advice on how to get the most out of it.

Entrepreneurs

Dragon’s Den: Gluten-free baker lands a sweet deal for B-Tempted

Sarah Hilleary's gluten-free B-Tempted line of cakes and brownies secured her an offer of £75,000 from Tej Lalvani on Dragon's Den.

Entrepreneurs

Snaptrip: Why Matt and Dan don’t leave things to the last minute

In May 2014 Matt Fox and Dan Harrison successfully launched last minute rental provider, Snaptrip, into the UK’s self-catering holiday market.

Entrepreneurs

Why insurance shouldn’t be this hard! Peter Goodman with Homelyfe

Buying and managing your insurance shouldn't be so hard. Peter Goodman, CEO and co-founder of Homelyfe wants to make it easier.

Entrepreneurs

Nootropics: Do entrepreneurs need ‘smart drugs’ and supplements?

James Cummings assesses whether entrepreneurs need "smart drugs" or supplements, like nootropics, to boost productivity.

Entrepreneurs

Why insurance shouldn’t be this hard! Peter Goodman with Homelyfe

Buying and managing your insurance shouldn't be so hard. Peter Goodman, CEO and co-founder of Homelyfe wants to make it easier.

Entrepreneurs

Nootropics: Do entrepreneurs need ‘smart drugs’ and supplements?

James Cummings assesses whether entrepreneurs need "smart drugs" or supplements, like nootropics, to boost productivity.

Entrepreneurs

Latin America’s rising stars: How the LatAm Edge Awards is building a bridge between cultures

Sandra Sinicco talks to GrowthBusiness about the LatAm Edge Awards, a bridge connecting LatAm businesses with UK business experts.

Entrepreneurs

The top 10 global entrepreneurial hotspots

The startup community has been growing. Different cities globally have an opportunity to participate in this revolutionary movement while increasing the economic growth and job creation possibilities.

Entrepreneurs

Is being too dedicated to your career bad in the long-term?

There is such a thing as being too dedicated to your career, according to new research. Here's why extreme dedication can damage long-term success.

Entrepreneurs

The trillionaire’s list: A timeline for the richest people to hit the trillion-dollar mark

A new infographic looks at the 20 richest people in the world to predict how long it'll take for them to hit the trillion-dollar mark. 

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