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UK CEOs confident despite rocky economic outlook

While CEOs around the world feel they have plenty to worry about in the year ahead, their confidence in their own growth prospects and their outlook for the global economy are back on the rise. What does this mean for the economy?

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“You’ve got to graft to open doors”: Swing Patrol’s Scott Cupit on success

"There's a fine line between running a business and protecting an art form, and this was confusing to some of the Dragons," explains Swing Patrol's Scott Cupit. "But Deborah Meaden was nodding, and that’s why I chose her." He talks to GrowthBusiness on building a strong brand against all odds and standing up for what you believe in, even if potential investors disagree.

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Anytime Fitness founder Chuck Runyon on building a global brand

There are over 650 gyms in the UK, made up mostly by large fitness chains, including Anytime Fitness. Small, local gyms are quickly disappearing across the nation. According to Anytime Fitness founder Chuck Runyon, it's a case of 'adapt or die' as the industry gets more competitive.

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Ridewithlocal’s Greg Menshikh on growing within the sharing economy

Ridewithlocal founder Greg Menshikh on how he launched his business for action sports enthusiasts and sports travel.

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5 business failures that prove an idea is only as good as its execution

Ever made a mistake in business? These start-ups highlight why every business mistake is a teaching moment. Here's how you can learn from the businesses that made it big too soon, and went down in flames right after.

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Australian entrepreneur Antony Ceravolo starts up in his hometown

Antony Ceravolo, the man behind a string of UK tech triumphs, is again finding success but this time it’s in his hometown on the other side of the world.

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TeamGB swimmers bring nutrition for every lifestyle: Neat Nutrition

Neat Nutrition was founded just over a year ago by former GB swimmers, Charlie Turner and Lee Forster, to cut through the overcrowded and niche health food market with natural, premium supplements. We speak with Lee Forster on their start-up journey.

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Uber’s biggest milestones and mistakes revealed

Uber has taken the world quite literally by storm. Here's how the ride sharing app revolutionised the way we travel, amid critical acclaim and controversy.

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TeamGB swimmers bring nutrition for every lifestyle: Neat Nutrition

Neat Nutrition was founded just over a year ago by former GB swimmers, Charlie Turner and Lee Forster, to cut through the overcrowded and niche health food market with natural, premium supplements. We speak with Lee Forster on their start-up journey.

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Uber’s biggest milestones and mistakes revealed

Uber has taken the world quite literally by storm. Here's how the ride sharing app revolutionised the way we travel, amid critical acclaim and controversy.

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Is the UK doing enough to help its tech start-ups grow?

CES organiser Gary Shapiro said the UK government is nowhere near as supportive of its start-ups as France, the Netherlands and Israel. But considering the numerous trade mission and grants organised by the government over recent years, just how valid is Shapiro's comment? Tech firms suggest the government still has a long way to go. Here's why.

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10 under 30: London’s most promising entrepreneurs revealed

Here are the next top start-ups and entrepreneurs to watch out for in London this year, from some of the capital's top universities and accelerator programmes including Techstars, Entrepreneur First, and King’s College London.

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The recruitment app levelling the playing field for SMEs: Headstart

Student entrepreneur Nicholas Shekerdemian launched a recruitment app to help SMEs compete for talent, without expensive recruiters or hours spent on LinkedIn. Here's how he started up.

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Proving the banks wrong: London Junk CEO on his seven-year journey to the top

Business owner Harsha Rathnayake's application for start-up funding was turned down by banks, one after the other. Seven years on, his business is now a million pound company cornering the lucrative waste collection market in London. Here's his story.

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