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Rollercoaster of a start-up
In the 25 years Ian Wood has been in business he’s seen a company go under, watched an acquisition fail and carried the burden of personally guaranteeing a 25-year lease. With his design agency, ICM Creative, he’s finally got things right
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FPB responds to Cameron's tax proposals
The Forum of Private Businesses (FPB) is responding with cautious optimism to David Cameron's pledge to improve the tax regulations governing small firms.
Law service sympathises with businesses over compensation
Businesses 'don't stand a chance' against compensation claims unless they 'wrap their employees up in cotton wool', a legal service says.
Cameron makes business promises
David Cameron has promised to make things better for small businesses if he is made prime minister at the next election.
Businesses 'should get mediation sooner'
Employment relations service Acas is warning small businesses to seek advice about workplace disputes before they turn into costly lawsuits.
University not essential for success, exam board says
A rich list based on the most wealthy entrepreneurs who have not attended university has shown that being highly-educated is not a prerequisite for success.
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