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Out to make a name for himself

When Henry Dimbleby, scion of the UK media clan, co-founded the Leon restaurant chain, he wanted to combine healthy fare with fast-food service and now plans to double the number of outlets to 20

Stress and risk – the secret of happiness

Most successful business people live contrary to the view espoused by many philosophers that contentment means stability and tranquillity, writes Luke Johnson

Open up the floor to like-minded start-ups

A bit of give-and-take can bring immense rewards to a growing business, particularly in these difficult times.

Ask the Experts: Savings and safety in numbers

Everyone thinks about the revenue generating side of networking, but a lot of people miss the cost saving benefits.

Lessons litter memory lane

We all occasionally look back and wonder what might have happened had we done things differently. But there is no point in dwelling on the past.

Demand at 30,000 feet

A German company has built a profitable niche by using an algorithm to sift through the complex data of the airline business. Airconomy says its one-of-a-kind system is capable of providing the most precise picture of how many passengers travel specific routes

Actors who create drama of business

Making sales, hiring new staff, generating a profit are all very well – but what really excites the boardroom is corporate intrigue, writes Luke Johnson

Business diary: Toby Meadows

Director of Three’s Company, a creative consultancy, label Belle & Bunty and fashion lecturer and author reveals his busy schedule

Outsourced hands can make for a lighter workload

Many fast-growing businesses are turning to external parties to run some of their non-core operations and to reduce costs. Jonathan Moules reports

Ask the experts: Keeping control vs letting go

Outsourcing works best when it enables the prime movers to focus on the core tasks that only they can do.

Circus tricks and business skills

Rise in National Insurance could cost 57,000 jobs

Bionic future within its grasp

Rivals join forces to fight the common cause

Ask the experts: Share and share alike

Businesses hit by end of self-cert mortgages

European plan to cut red tape

Change to partnership tax rule

Scheme to boost credit access

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