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“This defines entrepreneur and entrepreneurship – the entrepreneur always searches for change, responds to it, and exploits it as an opportunity.” – Peter F. Drucker,

Opinion

Tapping into the entrepreneurial DNA

There are a few crucial traits that all business builders should possess.

Entrepreneurs

Video: Nick Green of printed.com on why he started his business

Having first cut his teeth in the business world on the classified telesales desks at The Daily Telegraph, Nick Green set up printed.com in 2011 and has grown it to revenues of £3.9 million.

Entrepreneurs

Alastair Mills on Six Degrees Group’s thirteenth ‘final puzzle piece’ acquisition

GrowthBusiness catches up with Six Degrees founder and serial entrepreneur Alastair Mills to find out how his business has been bedding in its numerous acquisitions and what its latest purchase adds to the company.

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' wish list for George Osborne's 2013 Budget speech

Ahead of George Osborne's third March Budget speech, GrowthBusiness speaks with entrepreneurs from around the country in various sectors to find out what they would like to see come out of the annual announcement.

News

Alistair Crane's mission to transform the mobile exposure of businesses

Leaving the corporate world at the tender age of 23 to forge off on your own is a big step - but for entrepreneur Alistair Crane those early years were all he needed to provide him with the start-up drive.

News

Entrepreneur of the Year goes to Bernard van Bilderbeek at Quoted Company Awards

Bernard van Bilderbeek of Plexus Holdings has walked away with Entrepreneur of the Year at the ninth Grant Thornton Quoted Company Awards.

Entrepreneurs

From Houdini through Stringfellow – the casino rebirth of the Hippodrome

After plying his trade building bingo halls in the 1980s and 90s, Simon Thomas has turned his hand to the casino market - and in doing so has breathed life back into a London icon.

Entrepreneurs

Video: David Peto of Aframe on starting and financing his business

Starting a company is never an easy undertaking, but for former actor and Aframe co-founder David Peto, entrepreneurship was the only way for someone who describes himself as 'unemployable'.

Entrepreneurs

GrowthBusiness meets Streetcar co-founder Brett Akker – Doing it all again

Like a singer penning a second album, round two for an entrepreneur inevitably leads to comparisons with the first business. GrowthBusiness meets Streetcar co-founder Brett Akker to find out how he's trying to outdo himself with his second venture - Lovespace.

Entrepreneurs

Doing it the hard way

The story of Lebara’s CEO Ratheesan Yoganathan provides proof you really can build a business from nothing – but you’ll need guts and charm in abundance to pull it off.

Entrepreneurs

Business and entrepreneurship tips from Ken Olisa

His tendency to speak his mind has got him booted out of two companies, but it's also won him widespread respect. Ken Olisa talks to GrowthBusiness about a career spent at the intersection of entrepreneurship and the City.

News

Growing pains: Klaus Nyengaard

Just-Eat recently announced a third venture capital round, taking total funds raised to £80 million. CEO Klaus Nyengaard reveals lessons he's learned at the online takeaway business, and in previous ventures.

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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