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The ever-changing City
The recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Brian Winterflood, says there are only two words to describe what he has observed in his nearly 60 years in the industry: constant change.
Adding 'real people' was Crunch success
Darren Fell, co-founder and managing director of Crunch.co.uk, reveals adding 'real people' to his accountancy business was his best decision.
Birch on ‘gamification’
Tech investor Paul Birch, who co-founded Bebo with his brother and sister-in-law, reveals in a Q&A with why the future is all about ‘gamification’.
Object of desire: GPS goggles
Recon Instruments and Zeal Optics have joined forces to create Transcend, a pair of GPS-enabled goggles that incorporates a display mounted in the lower right hand corner of the goggle frame.
Queen of starts: Uli Fricke
Uli Fricke founded early-stage investment firm Triangle and an insurance business before hitting 30. She's now bringing her enthusiasm to her role as the first female chair of the European Venture Capital Association.
It's all in the planning
For business owners and managers, gaining planning permission can seem akin to winning the lottery. Christine Hereward, a partner at Howard Kennedy, explains a few simple techniques that can ease the process.
In the blood: Theo Paphitis
It didn’t take long for Theo Paphitis to return to selling lingerie. But this time he’s back with a new retailing concept. In a rare interview, he reveals to GrowthBusiness his plans for the chain Boux Avenue.
Still Flying: David Soskin
Former Cheapflights CEO David Soskin, now an investor in promising web companies, reveals to GB why internet entrepreneurs don’t have to be under 25 to succeed.
Adapting to reduced circumstances
A new era of raised taxes and lower public spending presents fresh challenges. Three business leaders tell GB how they plan to thrive in this age of national austerity.
Investor AllStars 2010 in the frame
Despite the tough economic climate, a number of venture capital firms did manage to pull off some spectacular deals last year.
Firing up: Kristian Segerstråle
A new poster boy for the European start-up scene, Kristian Segerstråle tells GrowthBusiness how as a 33-year-old he is only getting started after the sale of his social gaming company Playfish for an initial $275 million.
Software supremo: Vin Murria
After notable successes with two British IT companies, Vin Murria is on the fast track yet again with Advanced Computer Software. GrowthBusiness finds out how she got started and what's behind her impressive record.
Born to sell
From market trader to serial entrepreneur, Parcel2Go's Fil Adams-Mercer has experienced plenty of highs and lows since leaving school at 15.
Turf love for buildings
When you think of a “green building”, you might picture an aesthetically dubious structure with sustainability on its side.
From table dancing to IT
Stephen Less knows a thing or two about running a people-focused business. His chain of table dancing clubs, Secrets, now turns over £12 million, and he’s invested a six-figure sum in an IT recruitment company.
When pigs fly
Nick Jenkins, founder of online greetings cards business Moonpig, has cleverly tapped into the long-standing British fondness for a visual gag. GrowthBusiness finds out how he got started.
Accelerating business growth
As economic recovery takes hold, it's time to forget recession and focus on growth. We speak to five CEOs to find out how they have expanded their companies at home and abroad.
Dealmakers of the year: M&A Awards 2010
The M&A Awards recognised those entrepreneurs and advisers battling a tough climate to get deals signed off. GB meets the winners.
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