In this issue

The UK’s leading entrepreneurs discuss business, strategy and how the economy is likely to affect their companies

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Oct 9, 2012

Businesses grow against the wave

Tom Adeyoola: entrepreneurs need to think more globally

While start-up businesses defy the stuttering economy, perennial problems still need to be addressed

Videos

Lance Uggla – UK Entrepreneur of the Year
The founder and chief executive of Markit, the financial information company, on what makes a successful entrepreneur
– by Hugo Greenhalgh
Richard Joseph and Antony Joseph – Innovation award winners
The twin founders of Joseph Joseph on sibling rivalry and how important it is to live or die by the colander
– by Hugo Greenhalgh
The Shard is seen lit up during a laser light show from Tower Millennium Pier on July 5, 2012 in London, England ©Getty Oct 9, 2012

In search of capital

There are many ways to secure funds for start-ups – you just have to find them

Martha Lane Fox wants to encourage more people ©Rosie Hallam Oct 9, 2012

Guest column: Martha Lane Fox

Three ideas to help the UK’s entrepreneurs

Lance Uggla ©Charlie Bibby Oct 9, 2012

Shift of gears at 40 puts winner in fast lane

How Lance Uggla gave up a successful trading role in order to set up Markit in a barn

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Education: Proper schooling of future entrepreneurs

Academies help students create work for themselves

Oct 9, 2012

Bookmakers: Betting against all odds

The story behind Betfred was a case of all or nothing

Video interviews

Nick Wheeler: Consumer Products and Services award winner

Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne: Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year

Tony Hackney has made tough decisions ©Charlie Hedley Photography Oct 9, 2012

Construction: Not your usual run of the mill

There are plenty of ways you can make a difference

Oct 9, 2012

Health: In the business of handling people with great care

A balance of skills is required in the mental health sector

Michael Fallon has pledged to cut red tape ©Alberto Martinez Oct 9, 2012

Policy: Growing state of support

The government is opening doors to entrepreneurs as a way of boosting the economy

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Investment: Targeting new horizons

Investment companies are trying to be more globally orientated

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Methodology and list of winners

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards are currently in their 26th year globally and reach 140 cities in 50 countries, writes Steve Varley

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