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Top ten tunes for entrepreneurs

Top ten tunes for entrepreneurs28 April 2011 by Rebecca

Whether you're stressed out, under it, or down in the dumps and in need of a boost, these are the songs to help you get back into your stride, pump you up and sort you out. Check out these belters and, hell, have a bit of a boogie too. Nothing like a little wiggle when you've been slumped over your keyboard to get your blood pumping.

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Fitness trainers to be charged to use London parks

Fitness trainers to be charged to use London parks28 April 2011 by Rebecca

Hammersmith and Fulham council has introduced a £350 yearly charge for fitness trainers to use local parks. Fair's fair? Or an unnecessary burden on self-employed bootcamp organisers and personal trainers reliant on outdoor space?

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Q&A: Gareth Lippiatt, Sports Xtra

Q&A: Gareth Lippiatt, Sports Xtra28 April 2011 by Rebecca

Boss of sports development franchise Gareth Lippiatt is truly passionate about getting kids into physical education. Here's how he turned his passion into a business, how he survived the public spending cuts, grew his business ahead of targets and why he still struggles with delegation.

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GUEST BLOG: How Cris Beswick became the businessman biker with the blue shoes

GUEST BLOG: How Cris Beswick became the businessman biker with the blue shoes27 April 2011 by Rebecca

Meet Cris Beswick, the down-to-earth entrepreneur who's rapidly becoming one of the UK's leading thinkers on business innovation. Best known for his love of motorbikes and his bright blue shoes, he shares his entrepreneurial journey - and reveals why it's sometimes a good idea to stop doing what you're good at, and start doing what you love.

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UK economy sees 0.5% growth in 2011

UK economy sees 0.5% growth in 201127 April 2011 by Rebecca

The Office of National Statistics today released new data showing that the UK economy is growing again. In the last three months, gross domestic product (GDP) has bucked last year's trend, creeping 0.5% back into the black.

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Rising exports boost UK economy

Rising exports boost UK economy27 April 2011 by Rebecca

International trade is set to be a key revenue generator for the economy over the coming months, with nearly half of UK small businesses predicting increased exports in Q2 of 2011. Here's the latest research - and a round-up of some of the key business trends affecting the future of UK plc.

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Britain's Next Big Thing: Episode three preview

Britain's Next Big Thing: Episode three preview26 April 2011 by Rebecca

On tonight's episode of Britain's Next Big Thing, Habitat hosts its open day, hoping to find that hot new product that will give it the edge over the other high street homewares stores. Presenter Theo Paphitis stresses the importance of this kind of opportunity for unknown, untried British designers: "They will be able to pitch directly to the Habitat buyers.  Get it right and it could change their lives!"

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GUEST BLOG: The top ten business benefits of phone call recording

GUEST BLOG: The top ten business benefits of phone call recording26 April 2011 by Rebecca

Phone call recording hit the headlines with the News Of The World scandal earlier this month. But it is reputable tool for businesses of all shapes and sizes who want to improve training, review word-of-mouth deals and monitor customer service performance. Richard Newton has these top ten benefits of phone call recording for small business.

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Troubled fashion chain All Saints seeks divine intervention to save brand

Troubled fashion chain All Saints seeks divine intervention to save brand26 April 2011 by Rebecca

High street fashion brand All Saints has been issued an ultimatum by Lloyds Banking Group, which controls the firm's £28.5m working capital facility: All Saints must complete a rescue buy-out deal by Tuesday evening or face administration.

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Calling all publicans! Enter the Great British Pub Awards 2011

Calling all publicans! Enter the Great British Pub Awards 201126 April 2011 by Rebecca

It's a challenging time to be running a pub. Between alcohol duty, the lingering effects of the smoking ban and the unpredictable British weather, these small businesses need all the help they can get. The Great British Pub Awards are an easy way to snatch some publicity for your pub - and reward staff for top-notch customer service with a big ol' knees up, courtesy of the Morning Advertiser.

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