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GUEST BLOG: John Owrid says innovative small firms will shape the future of the business world

GUEST BLOG: John Owrid says innovative small firms will shape the future of the business world31 January 2012 by Tina

In a new report business intelligence network Index B, identifies the business trends for the next decade. Here, CEO John Owrid says small is the way forward.

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From Sheffield to Silicon Valley: a start-up success

From Sheffield to Silicon Valley: a start-up success30 January 2012 by Tina

David Richards has found huge success with his software company WANdisco. Here he talks about starting out in Silicon Valley, opening an office in his hometown Sheffield and why venture capital is not the best way for start-ups.

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Peter Gabriel launches CueSongs

Peter Gabriel launches CueSongs30 January 2012 by Jon

The ex-Genesis frontman has created a revolutionary music licensing company to open up the market.

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How to wow an angel investor

How to wow an angel investor27 January 2012 by Mike

You've got the idea, but you don't have the cash. It's a common dilemma for entrepreneurs but it's one that can often be solved by funds from an angel investor. So how can you ensure that your pitch ends with them shaking your hand and handing you a briefcase full of money, rather than kicking you out with a scream for security?

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Mark Prisk unveils enterprise opportunities in new calendar

Mark Prisk unveils enterprise opportunities in new calendar27 January 2012 by Tina

A new enterprise calendar gives easy access to all the key business dates in 2012.

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Shaa's weekly blog: 10 ways to make more money in 2012

Shaa's weekly blog: 10 ways to make more money in 201226 January 2012 by Mike

Smarta founder Shaa Wasmund's latest blog tackles the question everyone's asking themselves. How can you make more money this year?

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60-second start-up: HireMatch.me

60-second start-up: HireMatch.me24 January 2012 by Mike

HireMatch.me was launched by two frustrated job seekers, OraRuth Rother and Marc Mapes, in December last year. Their aim is to match vacancies with job applicants in the same way dating sites match lovers.

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60-second start-up: Digital White Media

60-second start-up: Digital White Media24 January 2012 by Mike

Eddie Yu has worked in the digital product industry for years. After  spending a long time studying the market, he's decided there's a gap in expertise and is looking to capitalise on it with his latest start-up, Digital White Media.

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Small businesses urged to cut waste and create value

Small businesses urged to cut waste and create value24 January 2012 by Tina

US entrepreneur Eric Ries says more start-up failures could be prevented if new businesses adopt his lean approach, focus on what customers want and embrace the boring stuff.

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60-second start-up: Waud Wine Club

60-second start-up: Waud Wine Club24 January 2012 by Mike

Waud Wine Club started life as a group of friends meeting a few times a year to discuss wines and have a good time as they did it. They had so much fun they decided to turn their pastime into a business and launched in September 2011. Here director of the group, Charles Waud, gives us the low-down in 60 seconds.

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