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Meeting menaces: The Interruptor
John Cleese reveals how to deal with serial interruptors without giving in or getting into a fight.
Meeting menaces: The Dominator
This short video with John Cleese has some useful advice about how to deal with people who throw their weight around in meetings.
Jamie's kitchen: part three
Jamie Oliver has to deal with a crisis in the kitchen as his team learn an important lesson about accountability.
Will Alan Sugar sweeten business prospects?
Marc Barber 10/06/2009
While any help singled out for small businesses should be welcomed, the appointment of Sir Alan Sugar as ‘Enterprise Tsar’ smacks of gimmicky desperation. (2 comments) Have your say »
Burning the candle at both ends
Penny Proffit 30/06/2008
The romantics among you may think that running your own business might be relaxing. Have your say »
Intellectual property – Protect your assets
Guest Blogger 22/10/2008
As markets adapt to the impact of the current financial crisis, ambitious owner-managers will seek to identify and nurture core value in their enterprises. Have your say »
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