Can you do good and run a profitable business
We spoke to small businesses trying to do good and turn a profit as the Christmas season increases demand for services.
Tag: Interviews
Taking on the energy industrys big six incumbents
Coming into a sector that is in dire need of upgrading and disrupting is one thing, but to pick an industry that is dominated by the likes of British Gas, npower and SSE is just crazy – right
Roaming Roosters: Sticking to tradition
Although innovation is at the core of every viable business idea, you need to connect the dots and find the missing links your customer demands for your offering to truly stand out in a competitive marketplace. This was no different for brothers Simon and Nick Mellin.
Chinese-speaking students helping SMEs export to China
Chinese-speaking students are working with small businesses to provide language skills and cultural knowledge and help them break into the Chinese market.
Life in the fast lane for Xtrac CEO Peter Digby
When Top Gear films a segment at your headquarters and the HRH Duke of Kent visits to recognise efforts in apprenticeships and exporting you know you’re doing well – so good that you’re named Entrepreneur of the Year at the Growing Business Awards.
Peter Stringfellow: I don’t want to be the Hugh Hefner of Europe
Real Business speaks to legendary British entrepreneur and owner of adult nightclubs, Peter Stringfellow, discussing his extensive and diverse work experience, partying with The Beatles, thoughts on David Cameron and government red tape, and why he doesn’t want to be likened to Playboy’s Hugh Hefner.
BizEquity: Valuing businesses through a proprietary algorithm
BizEquity has created the first and leading online business valuation platform. With Miles Frost, MD of boutique private equity firm Frost Brooks, having invested in the company earlier this year, we decided to take a closer look at what made them different to their offline competitors.
How to challenge your business rates
Business rates can be a huge concern for small and medium-sized businesses. We spoke to the Valuation Office Agency’s experts about what to do it you think the rateable value of your property is incorrect and how the appeal process works.
Sweet romance in C-suite: how Mairead Molloy made Berkeley International
How much would you pay for that ‘little thing called Love'” The going-rate in today’s dating market is anything from free to £10,000.
Heck foods founder Andrew Keeble: ‘Kill them with kindness’
Innovative sausage company Heck has created a vocal sausage brand – and it’s bringing home the bacon.