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If you want to develop a strong and supportive work ethic in your company, first you'll have to establish what the existing culture is.
Social entrepreneur: Jenny Legatte
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Juggling revenues with increasingly elusive grant funding
The Ecology Centre generates much of its income from commercial activities. Development manager Julie Samuel explains how she juggles revenues with increasingly elusive grant funding.
Challenges for Ireland
Economist Ronan Lyons analyses the problems faced by the once-buoyant Irish economy and how businesses might be able to overcome them.
Social entrepreneur: Camilla Batmanghelidjh
Kid's Company founder Camilla Batmanghelidjh talks about the challenges she faced in setting up the venture.
Building brands online
Economist Ronan Lyons argues that the internet has broken down barriers to entry across the economy, giving individuals the chance to build their own brands.
Recession forecast from the CBI
Richard Lambert, director-general of the CBI, gives his view on how long the recession will last and how much worse it will get.
Maximise your efficiency
The slack time caused by a downturn provides the perfect opportunity to look at ways of making your business more efficient.
Pep talks and sympathy
David Spears, managing director at component manufacturer Brandauer, talks about strategies for handling staff during difficult times.
Business tips from Tim Smit
Tim Smit, founder and chief executive of Cornwall tourist attraction The Eden Project, explains why he distrusts business jargon and believes the best ideas are dreamed up around the kitchen table.
Assessing cloud computing
Business leaders explain what the benefits of cloud computing have been for their organisations.
Don't run out of cash
It's the most basic thing in business, but it's the downfall of many a company. Here are some tips on how to manage cash.
Budget 2009: The CBI's verdict
Richard Lambert, director-general of the CBI, gives his prognosis for the UK economy following Alistair Darling's second Budget.
Social entrepreneur: Boo Armstrong
Boo Armstrong, MD of complementary medicine specialist GetWellUK, explains how she turned her charity into a financially viable operation.
Uday Thakkar: Setting up a social enterprise
Uday Thakkar, MD of consultancy Red Ochre, on why he abandoned a successful corporate career to set up a social enterprise.
The next stage of the digital revolution
Peter Hinssen, a professor at London Business School, explains how the increasing computerisation of life will affect your business.
Thriving in a Downturn
Entrepreneurs reveal how they are minimising risk while also seeking to grow their businesses.
Nanotechnology: Steve Currall
Steve Currall, visiting professor of entrepreneurship at London Business School, discusses the power of nanotechnology.
Decision Time: Zeger Degraeve
Zeger Degraeve, professor of decision sciences at London Business School, discusses the trick of making the right decision the first time.
Environmental entrepreneur: Kresse Wesling
Kresse Wesling, founder of recycling company Eako, explains why she gives half of her profits away to waste management charities.
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