Business management

This section provides helpful case studies and guides on business reputation management strategies for UK start-ups and entrepreneurs.

James Murray Wells, founder of Glassesdirect.co.uk

James Murray Wells started Glassesdirect.co.uk with the last £1,000 of his student loan. With the help of VCs, he is now aiming to turn it into a £1 billion company.

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Don’t let age be a barrier

Margaret Wood started her engineering company ICW UK, which makes high-tech windows and windscreens, at the age of 46. Based in Yorkshire the 61-year-old entrepreneur received a Women Inventors in Industry award in 2003. Her company has a turnover of £400,000

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Claire Young: ‘Rottweiler’ of The Apprentice

Runner-up on The Apprentice Claire Young discusses being fired by Alan Sugar, turning down a job with Karren Brady and her new company Elegant Venues.

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Rising star: Tony Lutwyche

Ex-cavalry officer Tony Lutwyche reveals how he’s going to turn his Made In England brand of high-end suits into a business empire.

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Rising star: Anthony Karibian

Anthony Karibian, CEO of telecoms company XLN, shares his secrets on how to build a fast-growing business from scratch.

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Rising star: Sue Scott-Horne

Grandmother of four, Sue Scott-Horne decided to start educational resources company Egar after a broken ankle ended her 25-year career– with a little encouragement from Peter Jones.

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Rising Star: Matt Bingham

After being made redundant, a chance encounter with an old friend led Matt Bingham to shift focus and set-up training company Red Cloud Photography Days – which has developed into a success.

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Millionaire Brian Burnie donates entire fortune

Brian Burnie has spent £16 million restoring Doxford Hall in Northumberland to its former glory. But when the project is complete this month, the entrepreneur will sell the estate and give the entire proceeds to a cancer charity.

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Rising Star: Matt Bingham

After being made redundant, a chance encounter with an old friend led Matt Bingham to shift focus and set-up training company Red Cloud Photography Days – which has developed into a success.

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Millionaire Brian Burnie donates entire fortune

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Protect your business with these key management tips

Taking a close, hard look at your business could mean the difference between sink or swim.

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Matt Lovett: Making a success from his discount website WowVoucherCodes.com

Matt Lovett, 17-years-old and founder of marketing company Wow Media, has seen the number of hits to his discount website WowVoucherCodes.com soar since January.

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