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Entrepreneurs

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.

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs

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.

Entrepreneurs

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.

Entrepreneurs

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.

Entrepreneurs

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.

Entrepreneurs

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

Entrepreneurs

It’s a giving thing

Some example SME charity programmes. While FTSE 100 companies undertake worthy CSR programmes, the collective efforts of growing businesses can make a bigger difference. Here, owner-managers reveal what they do for good causes.

Entrepreneurs

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.

Entrepreneurs

It’s a giving thing

Some example SME charity programmes. While FTSE 100 companies undertake worthy CSR programmes, the collective efforts of growing businesses can make a bigger difference. Here, owner-managers reveal what they do for good causes.

Entrepreneurs

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.

Entrepreneurs

Lessons learned: Michael Norton

Paypoint.net managing director Michael Norton reflects on setting up a fresh pasta business and running a pineapple factory in Costa Rica.

Entrepreneurs

The business masters – A London Business School MBA graduate’s view

An MBA certainly isn't a golden ticket to success. Maybe it's more of a golden crowbar, says Mark Chadwick, co-founder of carbon offsetting company Carbon Clear and London Business School MBA graduate.

Entrepreneurs

Rob Marcus: a family affair

Chat Moderators director Rob Marcus explains why his best business decision was giving his wife a job at the company.

Entrepreneurs

Going off-piste: Andrew Foyle

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. GrowthBusiness meets him.

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