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Articles on growth business entrepreneurs. Featuring interviews with successful business creators driven by a passion for innovation, a desire for autonomy, and a vision for making a positive impact in the world.

Entrepreneurs

Save the world, quit your job

The global economy needs people like you to lead it out of recession, writes Simon Cook, CEO of venture firm DFJ Esprit.

Opinion

Reward the real risk-takers

Something is rotten in the UK's risk and reward culture.

News

Interview with Sara Murray founder of Confused.com

Sara Murray, founder of insurance comparison website Confused.com, set up GPS tracking device company Buddi last year. Its expected turnover this year is £4 million

Entrepreneurs

Rising star: Marc Koska

Marc Koska spent 24 years working on his single-use syringe, which is designed to reduce the spread of disease in poor countries. His company Star Syringe is now profitable with revenues of £1.5 million

Growth Planning

Businesses which break the mould

Everyone pays lip service to innovation, but fostering creativity then harnessing it commercially isn't as easy as it sounds.

News

Business founders seek work-life balance

More than a quarter of those who set up their own business did so to achieve a better work-life balance, according to an online poll of 908 owner-managed businesses from SmallBusiness.co.uk.

News

Going places…

This month, entrepreneur Louise Wreathall is awarded the 'Best Mumpreneur' accolade and corporate financier Ewan Lloyd Baker is spearheading a series of deals on behalf of one of his companies.

Alternative Finance for Business

Doug Richard: American dream

With a passion for growing businesses and an intellect to match, Californian Doug Richard has quickly become a champion of entrepreneurship in the UK.

News

CEO mentor slams Peter Jones’ Tycoon

Ashley Ward, head of CEO mentoring company The European Leadership Programme, has criticised a new TV series fronted by Dragons' Den stalwart Peter Jones.

Alternative Finance for Business

Entrepreneurs on the Money Trail

Finding the right backers for your business can be a tricky task.

Entrepreneurs

My Big Idea – by Rachel Bridge

The book: My Big Idea, by Rachel Bridge. Review by: Glyn Heald, CEO, Shirlaws Business Coaching

News

Entrepreneurs thrive on independence

While financial gain may commonly be perceived as the main reason to start up an enterprise, research by YouGov shows an overwhelming 89 per cent of business owners rated independence to make their own decisions as a key benefit of running a business.

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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