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Entrepreneurs

The App Chap: Mike Anderson

As divisional director for Rupert Murdoch's News International, Mike Anderson felt a growing frustration. He reveals why he left and what fuels his passion for application - or 'app development'.

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs

How to Start a Small Business: What You Need to Know

So you have a great idea for a business and can't wait to get cracking? You might think you've already done the hard part, and arguably, you would be right. Having a great small business idea is a large part of determining whether your business will be a success or not.

Entrepreneurs

James Averdieck interview: A piece of cake

James Averdieck built his luxury dessert brand Gü into a high-profile company turning over £50 million. Having sold the business, he tells GrowthBusiness about how he is carefully considering his next move.

Entrepreneurs

Allowing investors to take a cut

You have made it on your own so far, why share now?

Entrepreneurs

Business Startup: Former Apprentice Kimberly Davis on her marketing company

Former Apprentice candidate Kimberly Davis started her business Sarsaparilla Marketing seven years ago and is at this year's Business Startup Show in London.

Entrepreneurs

Boost your business brainpower with an MBA

A Master of Business Administration, or MBA, seems to confer considerable career benefits regardless of industry or academic background. We speak to graduates to find out how the qualification has helped them in business.

Entrepreneurs

Frank Joshi – Know when to cut your losses

Serial entrepreneur Frank Joshi learned about business the hard way. He reveals the trials and tribulations of his career before starting software company Mvine.

Entrepreneurs

Alpha female: Rachel Elnaugh

Rachel Elnaugh was the force behind experience company Red Letter Days and has done a stint on Dragons’ Den. She discusses her thoughts on women in business and how her own attitude has changed.

Entrepreneurs

Frank Joshi – Know when to cut your losses

Serial entrepreneur Frank Joshi learned about business the hard way. He reveals the trials and tribulations of his career before starting software company Mvine.

Entrepreneurs

Alpha female: Rachel Elnaugh

Rachel Elnaugh was the force behind experience company Red Letter Days and has done a stint on Dragons’ Den. She discusses her thoughts on women in business and how her own attitude has changed.

Entrepreneurs

Country air has benefits

Gayna Hart, managing director, Quicksilva explains why moving to the country was her best business decision.

Entrepreneurs

Loan Ranger: Errol Damelin

Backed by formidable VC firepower and bolstered by a successful marketing and PR campaign, Wonga CEO Errol Damelin is determined to dominate the UK’s short-term lending market and be a force for good.

Entrepreneurs

Suranga Chandratillake: Accidental Hero

A victim of the dotcom bust, Suranga Chandratillake never expected to end up at the helm of Britain's most talked-about young technology company. He opens up on separating from Autonomy and the future of video search.

Entrepreneurs

The ever-changing City

The recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Brian Winterflood, says there are only two words to describe what he has observed in his nearly 60 years in the industry: constant change.

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