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Who wants to be a self-made millionaire?
SmallBusiness.co.uk asks self-made millionaire Charlie Mullins, who built his company, Pimlico Plumbers, into a multi-million pound business, to give us his top tips.
Event ticket giveaway - Becoming your own boss
SmallBusiness.co.uk has teamed up with BT Business to offer 15 pairs of free tickets to our readers for the One Life Live 2008 event, taking place from 29 Feb to 2 March, at London’s Olympia.
Webinar: Business continuity planning
According to research by the London Chamber of Commerce, some 43 per cent of companies that suffer a disaster, such as data loss, never recover. In this web seminar Bharat Thakrar of BT, Lyndon Bird of the Business Continuity Institute and Ian Redwood of Talk 4 Business discuss business continuity planning.
Webinar: Better business for female entrepreneurs
This web video, sees Maxine Benson, co-founder of Everywoman, Beatriz Butsana-Sita, director of BT Business, and Julie White, owner of Truly Madly Baby, discuss women-owned businesses and the £130 billion turnover they generate each year in the UK.
Podcast: Who’s afraid of the female entrepreneur?
At SmallBusiness.co.uk we are always eager to point you in the direction of useful resources that can help your business. SmallBizPod is the UK's first small business podcast and includes interviews and practical advice for start-ups and businesses of all sizes.
Perfecting project management
If you’re taking on a new contract or have an ambitious plan for growth, it might be handy to learn from project managers.
Lessons Learned, Chris Mottershead, Travelzest
Chris Mottershead is a travel industry veteran. He was president and CEO of North American leisure group Airtours before changing course to steer online travel specialist Travelzest through a turbulent period for the sector to land record profits
Jennifer Irvine, founder of The Pure Package
Jennifer Irvine launched The Pure Package in 2004 as a home-delivery meals service tailored to meet clients’ individual dietary requirements and preferences. In its first year, Pure Package delivered 70,000 meals and achieved a turnover of £200,000. The company has since grown into a multi-million pound operation. We asked her for her top tips.
Returning to work as a parent – Tips from the Top
As a mother of two and founder of WorkingMums.co.uk, Gillian Nissim says she knows what it’s like to try to get back into work and start a business after having a child. SmallBusiness.co.uk asked her to touch on some of the issues faced by mums returning to work and offer some insights.
Tell us your survival story
Smallbusiness.co.uk is asking you to get in touch with us. Have you been affected by the recent flooding or suffered a business disaster? Have you been able to think on your feet or is there a warning you’d like to issue to others who could face a similar position in the future? If so, why not email us here at SmallBusiness.co.uk and tell us what advice or tips you can share with fellow business owners.
Tim Campbell, winner of The Apprentice
Tim Campbell left his position as one of the highest paid middle managers at London Underground to appear on the BBC TV series The Apprentice in 2005, winning a place at Amstrad under Sir Alan Sugar, before going on to create two new ventures. SmallBusiness.co.uk asked him for his insights.
Karen Gill co-founder of Everywoman
Karen Gill co-founded Everywoman in 1999, shortly after giving birth to her son. With her partner Maxine Benson, she identified a need for accessible business information for women entrepreneurs. The company started as an online information resource, but has since grown to incorporate training and conference events for women in business. SmallBusiness.co.uk asked her to share her story.
Lessons Learned: Ian Merricks, MD, Itchy Media
Ian Merricks began his career as a record promoter in 1996, specialising in youth media. In 2007, he raised private equity for the MBO of media and marketing company Itchy Group, for whom he has overseen five acquisitions and several million pounds of private investment. SmallBusiness.co.uk sat down for a cup of tea with him to find out the secret to his success.
Frank Hannigan, founder of Yougetitback.com
Frank Hannigan was rejected by Dragons’ Den with his idea for online lost and found service Yougetitback.com. He sought alternative sources of funding, eventually winning twice the amount asked for on the show. SmallBusiness.co.uk caught up with Hannigan and asked for some pearls of wisdom on the major hurdles for start-ups.
Lessons Learned: Derek Browne, CEO, Entrepreneurs in Action
Derek Browne left a lucrative career in the City to start his own business, Entrepreneurs in Action, aimed at teaching students the value of entrepreneurship. He went on to win Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion in 2006 and to act as coach and business mentor for Jaime Oliver’s four graduates on the Channel 4 ‘Jamie's Chef’ show.