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Around half a million new businesses are started in the UK every single year, and this figure remains strong even throughout the recession. This section is dedicated to people like you and features new business stories and interviews with entrepreneurs who have launched a business in the past year. This is where you’ll hear from the UK’s newest businesses, and see how they have done in their first year trading.
Bid My Bill: Dave Bell
Pressat: Matt Lobas
Kabbee: Phil Makinson
Bid My Bill: Dave Bell
The experienced entrepreneur on why patience is a virtue and the death of ‘business a...
Pressat: Matt Lobas
The young entrepreneur on testing an idea and the importance of outside input
Kabbee: Phil Makinson
The entrepreneur on raising brand awareness and developing a service for the discerni...
GourmetOrigins: Miquel Ros
The co-founder on finding finance and facilities through start-up schemes
The Bicycle Academy: Andrew Denham
The cycling enthusiast on making his passion his business – with a little help from t...
SportPursuit: Adam Pikett and Victoria Walton
The co-founders on finding cheap offices in Mayfair, and why start-ups must persevere...
Rate Your Player: Russell Whitter
The online entrepreneur on work-life balance and keeping it in the (footballing) fami...
Incahoot: John Evans
The start-up CEO on selling an unknown concept and the advantages of trial and error
Social Saver: Jon Yates
The serial entrepreneur on the importance of planning – and why rushing to launch can...
Top 20 start-ups of 2011
Startups selects this year’s hottest new business launches
Blue Dot: Chris Ward
The former Comic Relief director on creating a new currency for good causes – with a...
Pure Halal Beauty: Rose Brown
The young entrepreneur on leaving university to fulfil her business dreams – and why...
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