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Peter Cullum: Towering above the rest

Insurance conjures up images of risk-averse males in grey suits and bowler hats. It’s made Towergate’s executive chairman, Peter Cullum, a billionaire.

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Rising star: Ethical Superstore

Ethical Superstore, an online retailer of fair trade, organic and eco-friendly goods, is forecasting turnover of £2.2 million this year (up from £800,000 last year). We talk to co-founder Andy Redfern

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Blackberry Pearl 8110 Smartphone

While the new Blackberry Pearl 8110 Smartphone doesn’t boast WiFi like the similar 8120 Pearl, it does have built-in GPS with Blackberry Maps software, so you can happily wander the city and not get lost in the process.

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Economic insight

Marc Sidwell, author of the Unfair Trade report from the Adam Smith Institute, speculates on how sustainable ethical buying patterns are in the long term

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How to survive a recession

A recession can be like a volcano: to survive you have to move fast. As the economy becomes increasingly volatile, Ken Jacobson gives his take on what MDs, CEOs and owner managers need to do to keep their companies safe.

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The value of failure in business

Although attitudes are changing in this country, there is still a marked fear of failure. When people make mistakes, they don't own up to them, and even worse, many won't risk failing in the first place, writes Chris Ingram.

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Saul Klein: An eye for talent

Skype, Last.fm, Lovefilm... Saul Klein has been involved in the remarkable success of each of these internet companies. Since joining VC firm Index Ventures last year, he’s on the lookout for more web start-ups with the potential for greatness.

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Passion for travel: Jonathan Turner

Jonathan Turner braved sandstorms, 40-degree heat and a breakdown in Outer Mongolia to complete the Peking to Paris rally in a century-old car.

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Saul Klein: An eye for talent

Skype, Last.fm, Lovefilm... Saul Klein has been involved in the remarkable success of each of these internet companies. Since joining VC firm Index Ventures last year, he’s on the lookout for more web start-ups with the potential for greatness.

Entrepreneurs

Passion for travel: Jonathan Turner

Jonathan Turner braved sandstorms, 40-degree heat and a breakdown in Outer Mongolia to complete the Peking to Paris rally in a century-old car.

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The Les Paul robot guitar

Calling all failed musicians-turned-entrepreneurs! The Les Paul Robot Guitar can finally help you rock out like you dreamed you could in your salad days.

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What I’m reading now – 5 business books for entrepreneurs

Five entrepreneurs review five business books they recommend to read now. Check out these great suggestions to help you level up your leadership, sales and management skills.

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Rising star: Everyclick.com

Polly Gowers is CEO and co-founder of search engine Everyclick.com, a “social business” that gives 50 per cent of its revenue to charity.

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Good Month: Majestic Wine

The UK has a reputation for excessive drinking and it’s easy to see why. While we stoically cut down on clothes and electrical appliances over Christmas, reducing our intake of booze was generally deemed a step too far.