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Business Technology 5 min read

30 Digital Champions: The former environmental health practitioner tackling regulatory compliance

Founded in 2003 by Mark Flanagan, who remains managing director of the business, Shieldyourself has garnered itself a reputation for exceptional quality standards – something that was reflected in its attainment of a Commendation for Excellence in 2014. We quizzed Flanagan about how the use of software and apps has enabled the company to beat away the competition.

IN

Interviews 3 min read

Crowdcube relives biggest highlights as investments top 150m

Equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube has smashed the milestone for £150m of investments for growing businesses, which prompted the five-year-old business to relive its biggest moments in little over five years of operating.

IN

International Trade 4 min read

Thought mashed potatoes would be popular in Middle East Meet the firm carving a niche in the market

Real Business caught up with Mash Direct founder Martin Hamilton to find out how he intends to ensure business success and how the unsuspecting Middle East became a popular client.

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Interviews 4 min read

The multi-million pound funding injections that supercharged two businesses

Not content with resting on their laurels, the leaders of Turtle Wax and Ripmax explained why they went in search of a finance supplier and credit line that would provide the ammunition needed to be even more ambitious.

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Business Law & Compliance 3 min read

The UK’s Modern Slavery Act will impact you

From 1 April 2016, under the terms of the Modern Slavery Act, UK businesses with a turnover of £36m and over will be required to make an annual statement which sets out the steps being taken to stamp out slave and child labour from supply chains. If you've never heard of it then you're not alone, but it will probably have an impact on your business.

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HR & Management 4 min read

Your business is in tune with Gen Z’s desires – you just don’t know it

While there has been much insight about how companies need to brace for impact when Generation Z hits the workforce, it's been revealed that, actually, firms are already offering what they want – and current perceptions are highly contradictory.

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Interviews 3 min read

Trampoline park operator Airhop has spring in its step with 6m Santander loan

Airhop, the Bristol-based trampoline park operator, is ready to bounce towards growth with a £6m loan from Santander, which will help the company open 18 new venues across the UK and Europe.

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Business Technology 4 min read

Revealed: The most imaginative online Easter eggs

The developers who built your favourite websites aren’t all just 24/7 coding maniacs; they know how to have a little fun, too! And with it being Easter, we've decided to unveil some of the most imaginative online hidden eggs.

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Business Technology 3 min read

The business of workplace games: Creating playtime for staff with wearables and IoT

We’ve taken a look at how gamification will make wearables and the Internet of Things (IoT) a key part of every business.