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Of Dragons and superfoods: Creative Nature’s Julianne Ponan on seeking funding on TV

Julianne Ponan speaks to GrowthBusiness on growing superfoods company Creative Nature after a management buy-out, and her plans after appearing on BBC 2's Dragons' Den.

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs

How a 5-hour workday could be your productivity secret weapon

Stephan Aarstol talks efficiency, productivity, and building a multimillion dollar brand, all by getting his team to embrace the five-hour workday.

Entrepreneurs

Of Dragons and superfoods: Creative Nature’s Julianne Ponan on seeking funding on TV

Julianne Ponan speaks to GrowthBusiness on growing superfoods company Creative Nature after a management buy-out, and her plans after appearing on BBC 2's Dragons' Den.

Entrepreneurs

How a 5-hour workday could be your productivity secret weapon

Stephan Aarstol talks efficiency, productivity, and building a multimillion dollar brand, all by getting his team to embrace the five-hour workday.

Entrepreneurs

“You’ve got to graft to open doors”: Swing Patrol’s Scott Cupit on success

"There's a fine line between running a business and protecting an art form, and this was confusing to some of the Dragons," explains Swing Patrol's Scott Cupit. "But Deborah Meaden was nodding, and that’s why I chose her." He talks to GrowthBusiness on building a strong brand against all odds and standing up for what you believe in, even if potential investors disagree.

News

Why the world’s biggest halal baby food brand is British: for aisha

Baby food brand for aisha broke into the market just a year ago. for aisha is now available in over 2000 multiple retail stores in the UK, including Tesco, ASDA, Morrisons and Boots. Here's how founder Mark Salter grew his halal baby food business into a global phenomenon

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Life is fun, but don’t take your eye off the goals: Chika Russell 

Chika Russell shared her story with millions of viewers on BBC 2's Dragon's Den last year. What those viewers didn't see is how she turned down the £30,000 offer to take her Nigerian-inspired snack foods across the nation alone. Here's how Chika's has grown

Alternative Finance for Business

"Dragon-off" erupts on Crowdcube

Dragons’ Den stars take their investment savvy online, duking it out for funding three high potential businesses.

Entrepreneurs

The stories behind five successful female entrepreneurs

Following in the footsteps of Anita Roddick, Jacqueline Gold and Martha Lane Fox, we profile five female business builders who are going it alone.

News

ECI acquires Peter Jones’s Wireless Logic

Entrepreneur and investor Peter Jones has disposed of his interest in Wireless Logic to private equity firm ECI Partners and management in a deal worth £38 million.

Opinion

Misadventure capital

A new fund backed by six major banks is to be launched to support growing businesses. The trouble is, confusion reigns over the details.

Entrepreneurs

Imran Hakim and the iTeddy

Entrepreneur Imran Hakim secured £140,000 from Peter Jones and Theo Paphitis when he showcased the iTeddy on the BBC's Dragon's Den. This curious bear-cyborg hybrid is described as an educational toy that helps pre-school children learn as they play.

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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