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True business voice

It’s always good to discover new British business voices blogging. One such is Nick Saalfeld, founder of communications company Wells Park. His new blog True Business, sponsored by Microsoft, is already shaping up to be a good read. I’ve known Nick for a little while as he’s been a supporter and proponent of podcasting.  He’s [...]

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The Sweet Smell of Sweat Equity

American billionaire entrepreneur and owner of the Dallas Mavericks basket ball team, Mark Cuban, is also a blogger.  Although his blog isn’t specifically focused on entrepreneurship a recent post on sweat equity begins a series on ‘Rules of Success’ in business.  A must read for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs alike.

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Give Away Your Business Ideas

Some may only have one good business idea in them.  Others are veritable serial entrepreneurs.  For all those that don’t have the time or inclination to turn a business idea into reality, or who simply want to give something back, check out Business Idea of the Day.  The purpose of the site is a [...]

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Mobilise Your Startup

A post on favourite films about business caught my eye and I was hooked on another excellent blog with plenty of practical advice for startups. Although posted to a little irregularly, The Startup Game has some real gems. Take a look at posts on mobilisation capital, creative finance for startups and the [...]

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Bright Business Ideas For Entrepreneurs

I don’t know about you, but other people’s new businesses very often spark off an idea in my own mind.  It’s not about copycatting, but more about the inspiration of seeing how others are disrupting markets.  The spotters at Springwise are always uncovering new business ideas and they’re well worth keeping an eye on.

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Market Research & The New Product Startup

Matt Remuzzi at Capforge.com is another blogger who regularly focuses on practical advice for startups and entrepreneurs. Here he takes the Dyson hand-dryer and deconstructs the market research behind a new product launch.  A good guide.

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SmallBizPod #25 - Wednesday 5 April 2006

SmallBizPod #25 - Wednesday 5 April 2006

Jo Ashburner and Jonathan Dean of noonoo design on their experiences of factoring and how it has helped their baby comfort blanket business secure rapid growth into international markets.

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SmallBizPod #70 - Jagriti Yatra - a great entrepreneurial journey

SmallBizPod #70 - Jagriti Yatra - a great entrepreneurial journey

Interview with Gitanjali Banerjee Bhattacharya & Kaustav Bhattacharya about an extraordinary entrepreneurial train journey in India, what it hopes to achieve & how grass roots business can inspire social change.

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SmallBizPod #60 - Inspirational business planning

SmallBizPod #60 - Inspirational business planning

Become passionate about your business planning and learn how to do it right with Tim Berry and Alan Gleeson of Palo Alto software.

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SmallBizPod #64 - British Library, Facebook and Startups

SmallBizPod #64 - British Library, Facebook and Startups

Putting the voices to the faces behind the startups on the British Library Business and IP Centre Facebook group. Includes an interview with the Neil Infield of the British Library on its social media strategy.

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