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UKs billion-pound Black Friday: Are you ready

Here is why the UK’s independent retailers cannot simply ignore Black Friday.

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Charlie Mullins: Chancellor has a tightrope to walk with the Autumn Statement

Thanks to the efforts of those sitting in the House of Lords, the chancellor faces a tricky test when he steps up to the despatch box on Wednesday to deliver his Autumn Statement.

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Social entrepreneurs demand more recognition from consumers and investors

With Global Entrepreneurship Week underway, a study has found that an overwhelming 94 per cent majority of social enterprise leaders believe their businesses should be recognised seriously as pathways to do good.

Business Technology 3 min read

Small London firms out to boost R&D agenda – but lack innovation and STEM skills

Small businesses located across London are planning to increase the money spent on research and development, but a lack of innovation and STEM skills are holding them back, according to Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.

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Movember: The best moustaches in the business world

Now in its 13th year, the Movember campaign (like its amateur moustaches) continues to grow. But while millions harvest novelty nose neighbours once a year for charity, for many successful businessmen facial furniture is a way of life.

Business Technology 5 min read

Data breach: How to react in the crucial first 24 hours

You’ve been hacked. Despite all of your preparation and investment your business has lost mission critical data, leaving your customer details and brand reputation at risk. What should you do in the first 24 hours

Interviews 4 min read

Being a small business brings advantages the big ones can only dream of

It’s the ambition of almost every successful small business to become a big company at some point. Who wouldn’t want to say that they’d founded one of the great brand names

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The small company growing thanks to womens larger figures

As the debate over skinny female models rages – Victoria Beckham demanded an end to the size zero look in September – it’s ironic that, away from the glamorous world of fashion, British women are actually getting larger.

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Skyscanner, Zopa and Gousto feature in shortlist of UK’s top enterprise talent

The shortlist for the 2015 Growing Business Awards has been revealed, with leading businesses including UKFast, Tangle Teezer, CommuterClub and JustPark set to battle it out for industry accolades.