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The ‘trade’-off between university and an apprenticeship for hopeful entepreneurs

The debate around the best academic and professional route to forming your own business continues to rumble on – here Lewis Howard makes the case for apprenticeships

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Infographic: The best countries in the world to do business

China is still fastest-growing economy despite recent stock-market collapse: US houses six of the biggest billion dollar start-ups in the world.

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Business Growth Fund backs Simworx with £4.5m investment

Supplier of media-based them park attractions will also acquire RoboCoaster as both businesses enter high-growth periods.

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SuperAwesome raises $7m in Twenty Ten Capital-led Series A round

Child-safe advertising firm secures backing with big initial funding round.

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Iain Wright MP: UK risks missing out on top entrepreneurs amid housing crisis

Soaring house prices in London and across the UK mean top international entrepreneurs are thinking twice about setting up in Britain, claims the shadow industry minister.

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Mattress retailer Leesa coming to Manchester after securing $9m US investment

UK entrepreneur David Wolfe bringing business home after successful launch in the US.

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Are 'home-grown entrepreneurs' the key to business success?

With money still tight, can creating employees with an entrepreneurial spark make the difference in a tough marketplace?

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MPs' views on entrepreneurs split across party lines

Conservative MPs more likely to support tax cuts, where Labour ministers favour further government grants and loans: but both parties united in ignorance of current support schemes.

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Are 'home-grown entrepreneurs' the key to business success?

With money still tight, can creating employees with an entrepreneurial spark make the difference in a tough marketplace?

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MPs' views on entrepreneurs split across party lines

Conservative MPs more likely to support tax cuts, where Labour ministers favour further government grants and loans: but both parties united in ignorance of current support schemes.

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Unemployment up for first time in two years

Surprise 15,000 increase in unemployment largely driven by lack of new part-time roles and fall in self-employment

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What can be learned from Vikingdom DDoS attacks

Here, we assess what site owners can take from the attacks on US government sites. 

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Richard Branson STILL the country’s most admired entrepreneur          

The 64-year-old remains popular among the country's youngest entrepreneurs.

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Maintaining momentum after a sales floor day

While sales floor days are very productive and have the potential to give a satisfying ROI, is it possible to leverage this investment and build on it in the long-term?