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5 trends shaping CEO accountability

A global study reveals an increase in the number of CEOs forced out of office for ethical lapses. PwC Stategy&'s 2016 CEO Success study highlights the five trends affecting CEO accountability.

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How Britain’s over-50s are leading the economy

Research by Hitachi Capital UK and CEBR shows over-50s outspent their younger counterparts for the first time in 2016, contributing £119 billion to UK economy.

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Why entrepreneurs need to learn how to delegate

Business leaders share their advice on the importance of delegating and how to do it effectively.

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Barrier-free trade vs restricted immigration: UK businesses weigh in on Brexit priorities

A new poll on Brexit priorities reveals that three in four British businesses see barrier-free trade with the EU as more important than restricting the free movement of people.

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Everything you need to know about the £4.3 bn UK gaming industry

Between 2011 and 2013, there has been a 22 per cent rise in the number of UK-based gaming companies, and it has been found that 95 per cent of all gaming companies are either small or micro businesses. Here's more.

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UK business confidence up despite no long-term growth plans, says ICAEW

Business confidence has moved into positive territory for the first time since Q2 2016, having risen gradually since the EU referendum, according to the latest ICAEW UK Confidence Monitor (BCM). Will it be smooth sailing for business growth post-Brexit?

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Six reasons why you should invest in training

Here are six reasons why training and development should be a key part of your business strategy, according to Love Energy Savings.

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Inspiring professional women in male dominated industries

From poker champions to race-car drivers, these three professional women serve as inspiration for women to break through the glass ceiling in male dominated fields.

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Six reasons why you should invest in training

Here are six reasons why training and development should be a key part of your business strategy, according to Love Energy Savings.

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Inspiring professional women in male dominated industries

From poker champions to race-car drivers, these three professional women serve as inspiration for women to break through the glass ceiling in male dominated fields.

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US or bust: Why London’s adtech start-ups want to scale in America

According to adtech experts, the biggest opportunities for scaling UK digital businesses lie in the US. Here's why.

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Graze: a year in review

UK-based graze broke into the highly competitive American food and beverage market three years ago. Here's how it grew, from taking an agile clicks to bricks approach, to learning what works in a market far from home.

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Is testosterone the ‘entrepreneurial hormone’?

High levels of testosterone can give individuals the push they need to take the entrepreneurial plunge, according to research from Warwick Business School.  

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“Screw it, just do it”: Why Richard Branson’s motto works for start-ups today

Britain's most beloved entrepreneur, Sir Richard Branson talks innovation, start-up confidence, and staying fearless at times of uncertainty ahead of Voom Tour 2017.