When people talk to young, aspiring entrepreneurs they often ask what innovative and new-age idea they’ve masterminded, expecting a revolutionary response that breaks the mould and changes the way we see the world.
There are many rewards to being an entrepreneur, from seeing ideas you are passionate about come to life, to controlling your working hours and financial benefits, which is why so many people in the UK become their own boss – or have the ambition to do so. Of course inspiration and passion on their own are not enough and success in your own venture is not a foregone conclusion.
We hear a lot about the challenges that face businesses up and down the country, but perhaps less about how business owners are tackling them. For some, overcoming these obstacles can be the key to unlocking their ambitions and achieving growth.
By Jason Davis
What does it take to build one of the largest entertainment corporations in the world Perseverance, says Jason Davis.
By Helena Gaunt
Entrepreneurs are our new superheroes. They are today’s leading innovators, wealth generators and job creators.
By Simon Brooke
Alan Sugar might have turned it into a catchphrase, but for most people hearing the words “you’re fired” is quite simply devastating. However, as we find out, it can provide a wealth of new opportunities.
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.
By David Craik
Government, business associations and individual firms can help refugees contribute to the economy.
By Jan Cavelle
It’s worrying that a party which failed to secure enough votes during the last general election, due to a perception that it didn’t have a firm grasp of economic and business polices, should veer so sharp to the left.
Ahead of the 17th annual Growing Business Awards in November, you have until 18 September to nominate the companies which exemplify best in class when it comes to categories including exporting, innovation, brand building and entrepreneurship.
