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5 ways to divorce-proof your business if you’re getting divorced

Divorce is devastating enough without losing part of your business to your ex-spouse. Lisa Pepper offers five ways to divorce-proof your business

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Huib van Bockel, founder Tenzing – ‘My wife became my first investor’

Huib van Bockel quit his high-profile job as head of marketing for Red Bull to create his own natural energy drink, Tenzing. Four years on and Tenzing is expected to hit £6m in turnover this year. His advice for any start-up is to keep it do-it-yourself for as long as possible

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Top 9 women founders leading the UK’s high-growth UK scale-ups

With female entrepreneurs overlooked by venture capitalists, the UKBAA nominates its top 9 women founders of high-growth businesses

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What UK scale-ups need to learn from Silicon Valley

Scott Longley talks to John Bailye about why so many UK start-up founders fail compared to US entrepreneurs

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Book review: My Story by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

In his candid new memoir, My Story, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum reveals how his passion for business and relentless drive to succeed transformed the UAE’s largest city from a simple trading port into a multi-billion dollar economic hub.

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Isabel Dos Santos shares how entrepreneurship empowers people

Angolan businesswoman Isabel Dos Santos on how social consciousness goes hand-in-hand with economic growth

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How we’ve grown our business – Emma Watkinson, CEO SilkFred

E-commerce platform SilkFred began in 2011 raising £150,000 in seed money. Today, it employs 70 staff and sells 600 fashion brands online.

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Sahar Hashemi Q&A – ‘Scale-ups need to step onto the podium’

Coffee Republic co-founder believes government needs to pay just as much to scale-ups as flashy startups

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How we’ve grown our business – Emma Watkinson, CEO SilkFred

E-commerce platform SilkFred began in 2011 raising £150,000 in seed money. Today, it employs 70 staff and sells 600 fashion brands online.

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Sahar Hashemi Q&A – ‘Scale-ups need to step onto the podium’

Coffee Republic co-founder believes government needs to pay just as much to scale-ups as flashy startups

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How I’ve grown my business – Lana Elie, founder Floom

Floom has turned the traditional online florist model on its head, enabling indie florists to show off their creativity and what they have in stock. It expects to make £5m in sales in 2019. Now it’s moving into creating websites for florists

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How I’ve grown my business – Mike Turner, co-founder Bird & Blend

Bird & Blend has disrupted the staid tea-drinking market selling its offbeat teas both online and through seven shops nationwide. It has taken a similarly innovative approach to growing its business

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How I’ve grown my business – Joe Sillett, The Funky Iron Company

Joe Sillett launched his retro electric iron after deciding that other models lacked design panache. Here, Joe shares his advice for growing your business

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How I’ve grown my business – Dan Ritsema, Cranes Drinks

Cranes Drinks began as a part-time venture for brothers Ben and Dan Ritsema. Here, Dan shares his advice for growing your business.

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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

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Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

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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