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What Woolworths’ CEO did next

A long and distinguished career in retail came to an abrupt end for former Woolworths CEO Trevor Bish-Jones when he left the chain shortly before it went into administration. He talks exclusively to GrowthBusiness UK.

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Minicab monarch: John Griffin

John Griffin is the man behind Addison Lee, an acquisitive, multi-million pound minicab business which is taking on the might of London's black taxi drivers.

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Small but perfectly formed

The past year saw a strong rally for small-cap companies, but some were singled out for particular distinction in the Quoted Company Awards.

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Growth creators: Power Top 50 2010

The entrepreneurs who make things happen. The investors who refuse to stand still. Meet the Business XL Power Top 50, the most influential risk takers and deal makers on the UK's growth company scene.

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Inside Gordon Ramsay’s business

The business empire of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay reported a pre-tax loss of £4.3 million for the year to August 2008.

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Adam Stafford: lessons learned

Five years ago Adam Stafford's web design agency Fresh Egg was on the brink of bankruptcy. Now the business has sales of over £2 million and Dragons' Den star James Caan recently joined as chairman.

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Katherine Corich: My best business decision

After qualifying as a commercial pilot, New Zealand-raised Katherine Corich decided to pursue a career in information management. Her company, Sysdoc, now turns over £12 million globally and UK sales grew more than 42 per cent last year.

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When an entrepreneur’s ambition is truly limitless

In business, some people really do reach for the stars. Simon Cook, chief executive of venture capital firm DFJ Esprit, explores what happens when an entrepreneur's ambition is truly limitless.

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Katherine Corich: My best business decision

After qualifying as a commercial pilot, New Zealand-raised Katherine Corich decided to pursue a career in information management. Her company, Sysdoc, now turns over £12 million globally and UK sales grew more than 42 per cent last year.

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When an entrepreneur’s ambition is truly limitless

In business, some people really do reach for the stars. Simon Cook, chief executive of venture capital firm DFJ Esprit, explores what happens when an entrepreneur's ambition is truly limitless.

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Moving from director to CEO

Steering a business can be a stressful experience, especially when you're doing it for the first time. We speak to three leaders who have made the successful jump from director to CEO.

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Becoming a CEO

Taking the helm of a business can be a giddy, nerve-wracking experience. In this article we find out how three CEOs managed the transition from director to boss.

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What I’m reading now – Leading in Times of Crisis

Leading in Times of Crisis, by David L Dotlich, Peter C Cairo and Stephen H Rhinesmith
Jacqueline Davies, head of talent, Lloyds Banking Group

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Going off-piste

Andrew Foyle was one of the few entrepreneurs to make a fortune before the dotcom bubble burst. Now he's building a new business, as well as a chalet in the Alps. Nick Britton reports.

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