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Be inspired by those who have built businesses before and learn the lessons from their experience.
From hit TV show to luxury fashion, female founders and leaders are steering their businesses to remarkable growth
These companies were all founded in the early half of the 20th century – or even earlier – proving that rapid growth isn’t just for the young
From fintech to hydrogen power, these companies prove that bold pivots and smart partnerships can drive revenues beyond £250m
From transforming SME banking to modernising payments, these companies prove bold leadership and fresh thinking can deliver
Bold deals, green credentials and sharp strategy have fuelled growth at Octopus and Ovo Energy
These companies have all experienced revenue growth of more than 1,800 per cent over the past three years
Number one in our Growth 500 is a music promoter to the stars whose down-to-earth approach strikes a chord with industry greats
Even the biggest and best British businesses can struggle to emulate their success across the Atlantic
The fashion boss turned art gallery executive believes leaders should be open to having younger people coach and educate them
Timo Boldt says becoming a coach has helped him to better understand and support employees
The founder and CEO of the Pip & Nut food brand explains how you can make your own luck in business
Ingka Group's CEO Jesper Brodin has had to return Ikea to its entrepreneurial roots to transform the retailer for the digital age
Ikea's CEO explains a simple concept to help business leaders in times of change and uncertainty
Ross Farquhar, marketing director at Little Moons, explains how data-driven insights have become critical to the brand’s rapid growth and product development strategy
Tech CEO Chet Kapoor explains an important lesson he has learned about recruitment and team building
Publisher Joanna Reynolds explains how a diagnosis of dyslexia in her 20s helped her to forge her own leadership style.
Forge Holiday Group is heading for unicorn status and taking on international tech rivals
Businesses are breaking new ground across the region but do they need to shout louder to get vital funding?
Many business leaders understand that AI is an important technology for the future but are less clear how they can adopt it now. Here are five companies showing how
David Abrahamovitch, CEO of Grind, discusses the impact of a growing business on the founder
When De Beers found itself with a glut of gems and no buyers, it used glamour and royalty to create a market where none existed
Fraser Smeaton, co-founder and CEO of MorphCostumes, explains how a formative experience from his youth helped him succeed in business
Comic genius John Cleese has some straight-talking advice on how to unlock your creativity and boost your business
The co-founder and co-CEO of Monday.com explains how an appreciation of failure has driven him to build a multi-billion-dollar company.
Richard Peake, managing director of Merchant Gourmet, on bringing excitement to 'begrudged' consumer products
Jordan Schwarzenberger, manager of YouTube sensations The Sidemen, discusses the pitfalls of being a young leader
Business Leader has revealed the winners of this year’s Business Leader South West Awards at an event at Aerospace in Bristol
Fawn Weaver, the woman behind the Uncle Nearest whiskey brand, shares her personal business advice
Paddy Fletcher, co-founder and co-CEO of The Port of Leith whisky brand, shares his personal business advice, explaining why he built a vertical distillery
AKQA CEO Ajaz Ahmed on diversity in tech and advertising and his sense of responsibility when it comes to representation at work
Some companies have become as famous for training the next generation of leaders as the services they provide. We explore what makes a good C-level training facility and whether they are still relevant in today’s business landscape
Talking on the Business Leader podcast, Joanna Knight, CEO of Moneypenny, urges the UK to adopt a more American mindset towards failure, viewing it as a stepping stone to success
Stuart McLachlan, co-founder and CEO of Anthesis, shares his personal business advice
For entrepreneur Chantal Epp, a passion for the sport of cheerleading led to her business breakthrough
Damar Training has one key target: to double the number of apprenticeships it offers in the next 20 months.
Indoor, inner city mini golf combined with a boozy night out sounded like a crazy idea, but a pop-up in east London gave it a chance with customers and investors
The rapper and TV presenter is a larger than life character who has turned a tough start into a mould-breaking success story
Andrew Dudum, co-founder and CEO of online health and wellness company Hims & Hers, shares his personal business advice
Julia Hartz, co-founder and CEO of the global events marketplace Eventbrite, shares her personal business advice
Once a household staple, Yellow Pages revolutionized how customers found services. But after more than 50 years in print, the directory’s shift to digital, under Yell.com, couldn’t prevent its decline.
