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Innovation in Business

“Creativity is thinking up new things. Innovation is doing new things.” – Theodore Levitt

Opinion

Turning back time like the Rolling Stones and BEBO

Events in the last week point towards a reawakening of days gone by - could the same be needed for innovation?

News

Universities lauded for innovation work

The efforts of UK universities to take technology into the market has been noted by awards distributed by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

News

UK SMEs lead the way in innovation 

The UK's small businesses, not corporates, are driving innovation and future business trends, says a new piece of research from business intelligence providers Index B.

Technology

Ultrasonic nozzle cleaning: the next big thing?

A new device has been created which claims to improve the cleaning powers of water. Could this be the next big thing to implement at your business?

Opinion

Something wonderful

In Arthur C Clarke's 2010, there is a scene where Dave Bowman reappears and says 'something wonderful' is going to happen. The world needs such a moment.

Technology

The role of innovation and risk-taking in technology businesses

Innovation and risk-taking are the driving forces behind the UK's high-growth technology companies. Three business leaders reveal how they are pushing the boundaries in this fast-changing sector.

Entrepreneurs

Keep your business flame alive

All too often the spark of innovation fades as a company grows in scale and achieves success. We find out how to keep that creative fire burning and move the business on to its next stage of growth.

Technology

Method in the madness

Our guest blogger Pete Swabey asks why bad ideas often lead to business success.

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

Innovation drives growth

Flexibility which permits rapid response to market changes, high levels of customer retention and having the best minds on the job are the secrets behind the success of the fastest growing companies in the UK, claims a survey by mid-tier professional services firm, Grant Thornton.

Entrepreneurs

Ian Livingstone: No fear of failure

A ‘danger to children’ and the man who introduced Dungeons and Dragons and Lara Croft to the world, Ian Livingstone is happiest when challenging accepted wisdom.