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James Cook was a digital editor at Business Leader.

James Cook

From Virgin Group to Specsavers: The best bootstrapped businesses

From Virgin Group to Specsavers: The best bootstrapped businesses

The founders who grew their business without bringing in external investors and how they did it

What to expect from the 2024 Spring Budget

What to expect from the 2024 Spring Budget

Cuts to national insurance and income tax, removal of non-domiciled tax rules and changes to lifetime ISAs are all expected in the budget later today

How to handle layoffs as the recession begins to bite

How to handle layoffs as the recession begins to bite

Redundancies are sometimes necessary but there are ways to conduct the process to make it easier for staff and managers

Co-CEOs: Are more heads better than one?

Co-CEOs: Are more heads better than one?

After M&S revealed it would bring in co-CEOs, we take a look at whether two bosses can complement or just end up clashing

What are the contemporary business issues you should be aware of?

What are the contemporary business issues you should be aware of?

Entrepreneurs must navigate key business challenges – from economic shifts to digital transformation, ESG, and talent shortages – to stay competitive

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