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Entrepreneurs

6 traits of highly likeable people (and how they make it work in business)

If you have ever wondered why some people just seem to float through life with the spotlight and vanity fan on them at all times, observe how they behave. These are the top traits of highly likeable people, and how they hone their skills.

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs

Investor communications 101

How to keep your investors informed, involved and up-to-date, according to Alister Esam, founder of eShare

Entrepreneurs

How storytelling can help your business

What if the next big thing in the boardroom comes from something that has been around for millennia? Deon Newbronner, managing director of Pitch Perfect Club explains|What if the next big thing in the boardroom comes from something that has been around for millennia? Deon Newbronner, managing director of Pitch Perfect Club explains

Entrepreneurs

10 ways to achieve success regardless of gender

Gender shouldn't be a barrier to business success, says Jenny Campbell, owner and CEO of European ATM business, YourCash Europe.

Entrepreneurs

Medical travel platform takes off

Impassioned doctor, Sophie Chung, set up Junomedical to democratise healthcare in a "world without borders". The start-up has received its seed funding from Berlin-based Project A Ventures, and is now connecting patients in the UK with healthcare across the region.

Entrepreneurs

Not everyone can be an entrepreneur

It takes three formidable personality traits to be a successful business owner.

Entrepreneurs

Intellectual property and you

Amid fierce competition and a slew of intellectual property scams, how can you protect your business ideas?

Entrepreneurs

Michael Moritz KBE on Zombie Unicorns and his favourite investments

From the football field to the unicorn glades of Silicon Valley, famed venture capitalist Sir Michael Moritz KBE can spot a winner a mile away. Speaking exclusively to Growth Business, he counters industry speculation that high valuations may foretell the beginning of the end for billion-dollar unicorn businesses.

Entrepreneurs

Intellectual property and you

Amid fierce competition and a slew of intellectual property scams, how can you protect your business ideas?

Entrepreneurs

Michael Moritz KBE on Zombie Unicorns and his favourite investments

From the football field to the unicorn glades of Silicon Valley, famed venture capitalist Sir Michael Moritz KBE can spot a winner a mile away. Speaking exclusively to Growth Business, he counters industry speculation that high valuations may foretell the beginning of the end for billion-dollar unicorn businesses.

Entrepreneurs

Starting a business during the recession pays off for this north east business

Richard Lane and Lee Durham started their Newcastle based sales performance company, durhamlane five years ago. Since then, their business has achieved double-digit growth year on year

Entrepreneurs

Boost productivity with the 'Perfect Day' formula 

Take control of your day with the 10-3-2-1-0 formula by fitness coach, Craig Ballantyne.

Entrepreneurs

100 quotes from successful business minds

Funding Circle, a UK and US based platform for investors and small business owners, have come up with the dynamic infographic that presents unique caricatures by illustrator Jordi Machi and containing a wealth of quotes from the most successful business leaders across the globe, and share insights about their attitude, life philosophy and business approach. A sure-fire recipe for inspiration.

Entrepreneurs

Self employed? How to avoid going bankrupt if your business is failing

Nobody enters the world of self-employment with anything more than an optimistic, hopeful outlook. The problem is that things don't always go quite as rosy.

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