All Be an Entrepreneur
Gary Laurence on reformulating the business plan of Huntress
Reacting quickly to market conditions and reformulating the business plan saved my company, says Gary Laurence, founder of recruitment specialist Huntress.
Playing it right: Immedia
As a DJ, Bruno Brookes found fame and fortune as the nation’s favourite radio presenter. As an entrepreneur he has found success much harder to come by. But, following a few commercial flops, he believes his latest radio venture will thrive.
Exchequer: Forfeiting business expertise
Eduardo Loigorri and Rob Steele founded business and accounting software company Exchequer in 1984, when they were both 18. Without any external funding, the business has grown to sales of £10 million.
How I found business success in retirement
John Perceval swapped a comfortable golfing retirement life to start an internet business in 1996. He tells GrowthBusiness why, now he’s back at the coalface, he’s not quite ready to retire again just yet.
On the up…Now Wash Your Hands
Design agency Now Wash Your Hands launched in 2001 in a depressed market, but has experienced strong growth and is looking this year to double its current turnover of £1 million.
Planestation: turnaround from hell
Losses of £73 million, an ousted management team and huge overheads are just three of the factors that have plagued airports and property group Planestation – yet one entrepreneur is aiming to make the business profitable.
Corizon: The key to business growth
Financial backing from the likes of Atlas Venture and Reuters has so far paid off for Eric Guilloteau, founder and chief executive of software company Corizon.
A cup of tea with… Adrian Tripp
Adrian Tripp is founder and chief executive of Quest Media, which three years ago launched the National Business Awards. They aim to promote excellence and achievement across the British business community.
A little help for manufacturers
Oldham-based Innovative Technology, which designs and manufactures a range of low-cost bank note validators, employs 150 people and has a turnover of £15 million.
On the up… Moneypenny
Brother and sister Ed Reeves and Rachel Clacher are aiming to corner the market with Moneypenny, their telephone answering company.
Back from the brink: TES 2000
Rapid growth can backfire if the right controls are not in place. Business XL talks to a company founder whose business has overcome administration and has asked for input as part of our Breakthrough Clinic.
Karren Brady: Transforming a failing football club
Birmingham City Football Club now has an enviable reputation – both on and off the pitch. Managing director Karren Brady tells GrowthBusiness how she instilled a culture of success in a perennially depressed venture.
On the up…Great Guns Marketing
Liz Jackson launched her telemarketing business, Great Guns Marketing in 1998 with £5,000 from the Prince’s Trust. The business now has a turnover of £1.5 million, and has grown more than 40 per cent each year.
Penny Streeter's tough decisions at Ambition 24
The right decisions are not always the best ones, explains Penny Streeter, founder of Ambition 24. The company provides nurses and carers on a last-minute basis and has a turnover of over £50 million.
How I...created a profitable online travel company
Growth Business Case Study - Richard Downs started specialist travel agency website Iglu.com in 1998 with funding from credit cards, friends and family. He tells us how he created a profitable online travel company.
Fast, cool, classic cars
The super-exclusive, uber-exquisite and disgracefully expensive status car is the universal symbol of success. Everyone eventually succumbs to the allure of owning the smartest set of wheels money can buy.
ihotdesk: Building a business through a trusted service
ihotdesk is an IT outsourcing consultancy. Set up four years ago, the business has around 25 employees. Turnover is just shy of the £1.5 million mark and the company expects to grow by 30 per cent this year.
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