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James Caan teams up with Candy brothers

February 21, 2011

By Jason Hesse

Ex-Dragons’ Den investor James Caan is teaming up with the Candy brothers to launch a super-prime property business.

Profits spike at Ironmongery Direct

February 17, 2011

By Carryn Dewing

After a tough 2010 for many small businesses, Ironmongery Direct announces a profit spike of 100 per cent.

Enterprise UK to shut by April 2011

January 26, 2011

By Jason Hesse

It’s official: Enterprise UK is to close down by the end of April 2011.

Eden Project’s Tim Smit to receive knighthood

January 20, 2011

By Kate Bassett

Just announced: Tim Smit, the Dutch entrepreneur behind the Eden Project, is to receive a knighthood for his services to public engagement with science.

Facebook spends $8.5m on buying FB.com

January 13, 2011

By Jason Hesse

Facebook has paid $8.5m to buy fb.com, highlighting the importance for firms to buy the right domain names.

Steve Jobs’ salary: still $1 per year

January 11, 2011

By Jason Hesse

Apple CEO Steve Jobs paid himself a $1 salary again, but his net worth continues to grow significantly.

UK set for more P2P deals

December 28, 2010

By Kate Bassett

The UK may be set for a significant increase in the number of public companies that are taken private during the next two years, according to new research from Investec Fund Finance.