Business management

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

Rising Star: Andrew Valentine

Revved up with the idea for a pay-as-you-go car hire company five years ago, Andrew Valentine has since steered his business Streetcar on to fast-track success.

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Top 10 Recession Busting Companies

Despite the economic gloom, many small businesses are posting stellar profits. Read our selection of the top 10 fast growing UK companies from SmallBusiness.co.uk.

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Rising Star: Richard Stobart

Richard Stobart founded web and software development consultancy Unboxed Consulting four years ago.

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Minster Giftware

Alibaba.com has helped Ian to ensure a healthy level of growth for the business despite the challenges thrown up by the current economic climate.

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Rising Star Interview: Sanchita Saha

Sanchita Saha talks about her hopes for the networking site she founded, CitySocialising.com

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Rising Star: Kay Russell

Kay Russell emerged from the Dragons’ Den with £100,000 and the backing of Deborah Meaden, having won the fiery entrepreneur over with her reusable cooling bandages Physicool.

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Rising star: Piers Daniell

Still only 26, Piers Daniell has taken internet service provider Fluidata from the confines of his bedroom to a £2 million business in the space of two years.

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Rising Star: Neil Holland

Neil Holland decided to take his bespoke Formula 1 simulator to the road and is on track to race the business into poll position.

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Rising star: Piers Daniell

Still only 26, Piers Daniell has taken internet service provider Fluidata from the confines of his bedroom to a £2 million business in the space of two years.

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Rising Star: Neil Holland

Neil Holland decided to take his bespoke Formula 1 simulator to the road and is on track to race the business into poll position.

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Rising star: Anya Sizer

Anya Sizer of PowerChange started her own business as an infertility coach with the last £4,000 of her savings.

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Rising star: Mia Woodford

Mia Woodford set up online auction site Buy Once Give Twice with her friend Emma Leschallas, as a way for charities to raise money.

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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