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Entrepreneurs

Riding the mobile tanning service trend

Danielle Wilkinson's mobile tanning service, I love a Dan Tan, uses products that are eco-friendly and ethical, for those on the look out for a socially responsible and allergen-free tan.

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs

The do’s and don’ts of naming your business

When you set up your business, one of the most important things is to get the name right. We take a look at how to go about choosing a business name and give you some inspiration from some of the most creative names in the country.

Entrepreneurs

Borrow A Boat: Matt Ovenden on growing a P2P business

Borrow A Boat founder, Matt Ovenden on spotting a genuine opportunity for disruption at a time where most businesses tout themselves to be the Uber-of-X or the Airbnb-of-Y.

Entrepreneurs

Why technology and memory techniques are all you need to learn new languages

Ben Whately co-founded award-winning app, Memrise, to give everyone the power of learning languages like a genius. Here's his start-up story.

Entrepreneurs

Do employers underestimate threat of kidnap and ransom?

Employers need to be aware that the threat of kidnap and ransom can occur in any region. Here's why.

Entrepreneurs

How co-creation can unlock big ideas for activating purpose within growing organisations

Co-creation is a process that harnesses the power of people’s imaginations to bring new and fresh perspectives to industry challenges. Given's Ben Hayman explains how to make the most of this invaluable process.

Entrepreneurs

6 types of bosses (and how to work for them)

Across your career, you will work for a wide range of bosses and managers. Here are the six types of boss and how to work for them.

Entrepreneurs

The rise of flexible working – Is it right for your business?

The capital boasts the fifth highest workstation rates of all key cities, largely due to increased demand within the city as large-scale projects take off.

Entrepreneurs

6 types of bosses (and how to work for them)

Across your career, you will work for a wide range of bosses and managers. Here are the six types of boss and how to work for them.

Entrepreneurs

The rise of flexible working – Is it right for your business?

The capital boasts the fifth highest workstation rates of all key cities, largely due to increased demand within the city as large-scale projects take off.

Entrepreneurs

Manchester beats London as leading UK start-up hub

A new global study reveals that in the UK, Manchester is much more conducive to starting up than London from a cost and ease perspective. However, this study doesn't take access to finance and opportunities to secure investment into account.

Entrepreneurs

Fear of failure is holding back 4 in 10 would-be entrepreneurs

Four out of five Brits would consider starting up their own business, but financial risks and fear of failure are holding them back, according to a new study.

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs from the UK’s hottest start-up cities on why they think their hometown is best

Entrepreneurs from UK's most vibrant cities for starting up; Brighton, Manchester and Nottingham, explain why their cities topped the list.

Entrepreneurs

Belgium’s northern region fertile ground for tech entrepreneurs

Flanders: a new hot spot for UK start-ups with European ambitions rises to the scene.

Partner content

Turning the UK and Ireland’s e‑invoicing mandates into a growth opportunity

This article from Docuware explains upcoming changes around e-invoicing and how your business can manage them

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.