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The real deal
SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to software developer Paul Fisher who in 2010 founded Buyometric, which aggregates deals from savings websites.
James Caan review: The FT Guide to Business Startup
Serial investor and entrepreneur James Caan reviews Sara Williams' guide for entrepreneurs.
In the mix
National mobile bar/cocktail service Zest Mixology started trading in January this year and expects to turn over £145,000 in its opening 12 months. SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to founder Murdo McLeod.
Business Rising Star | Martin Dix of Current Cost
Electrical engineer Martin Dix had the bright idea for his energy-monitoring device Current Cost after wondering how much usage a 100-Watt light bulb represented in cash. Launched in 2006, his company is now worth £6 million.
Rising Star: Simeone Salik of Blinds in a Box
67-year-old Dragons’ Den contestant Simeone Salik drew Duncan Bannatyne and James Caan to the potential of her product Blinds in a Box, after appearing on the show
Rising Star: Jeff Brehaut
Jeff Brehaut set up his company Beach Volleyball in 2007 to build courts and run events. Now he’s hitting a turnover of more than half a million.
Bidding for success
Juha Koski founded auction website MadBid.com in the dark days of 2008 and has grown the company to a turnover of around £15 million.
Tubs of promise
Twenty-three year old entrepreneur Daniel Thomas launched online hot tub retailer Danz.co.uk in 2006 and is now expecting a turnover of £1 million for 2011.
Proficiency in efficiency
Ollie McGovern launched personnel management company Simeio in January and looks to turn over £400,000 in the first year.
Hot property
Nitzan Yudan began work on property rental website Flat-Club two years ago and is set for a turnover of £1.2 million in his first year of trading.
A New build
Matthew Newbury has come from losing his leg in a road accident to starting his own home building business this year.
National Business Awards judges named
The judges have been announced for this year’s prestigious National Business Awards.
Van-do attitude
Courier company Anyvan launched in January 2010 and aims to change the public perception of moving goods. SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to founder Angus Elphinstone.
The short-term asset lender
SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to Paul Aitken, CEO of online short-term asset lender Borro.com, which launched in 2008 and has grown rapidly to revenues of more than £2 million.
A site for recruitment
Launched in March, recruitment site Staffbay.com aims to revolutionise the online recruitment platform for both employers and candidates. The company aims to turn over £1.5 million in its first year of trading.
