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Ask Richard: International expansion

Ask Richard: International expansion

Richard Harpin, the founder of HomeServe and Growth Partner and owner of Business Leader, answers your burning business questions

Apprentice stars: What Lord Sugar taught us

Apprentice stars: What Lord Sugar taught us

Contestants from The Apprentice reveal the fundamental business lessons they learned from taking part in the TV show

Is your company mission up to scratch?

Is your company mission up to scratch?

A clear and inspiring vision is key to motivating a team, driving growth and turning bold goals into lasting impact

Beyond the celebrity label: Inside Sabrina Elba’s skincare brand

Beyond the celebrity label: Inside Sabrina Elba’s skincare brand

By focusing on underserved markets and ethical supply chains, S’Able Labs is hoping to position itself for long-term success in the competitive beauty industry

PocDoc CEO: Lend your expertise to other businesses

PocDoc CEO: Lend your expertise to other businesses

The healthtech entrepreneur runs a 'Last Friday' club where other leaders can book a session and ask him for advice

Joanna Jensen: Don't avoid the nitty gritty

Joanna Jensen: Don't avoid the nitty gritty

The entrepreneur and angel investor explains a common issue she encounters with start-up founders

How generalist roles can unlock business potential

How generalist roles can unlock business potential

Staff with multi-disciplinary skills could be the key to unlocking innovation and adaptability in your business

GoFundMe CEO: Risk-profile yourself to build your career

GoFundMe CEO: Risk-profile yourself to build your career

The leader of the online fundraising platform says measuring your personal risk appetite is vital for success

The West African disrupter cooking up a storm

The West African disrupter cooking up a storm

From street pop-up to Michelin star, chef Adejoké Bakare proves that breaking the rules while staying true to your roots can bring success to the table

Heka founder: Becoming a mother made me a better leader

Heka founder: Becoming a mother made me a better leader

The founder of the employee benefits platform says parenthood has improved her leadership style

Seismic CEO: The best way to grow is never to shrink

Seismic CEO: The best way to grow is never to shrink

The boss of the US tech unicorn says a key part of growing his business involves working hard to ensure that it doesn't lose customers.

Your guide to building a social media community from the founder of LadBible

Your guide to building a social media community from the founder of LadBible

We discuss personal branding, building engaged online communities and how leaders can create workplaces that truly support neurodivergent talent

Bloom & Wild CEO: See mistakes as an opportunity

Bloom & Wild CEO: See mistakes as an opportunity

The co-founder and CEO of the flower delivery specialist says mistakes with customers can be a chance to shine and even build advocacy

Two Chicks CEO: Be open about who your audience will be

Two Chicks CEO: Be open about who your audience will be

When Alla Ouvarova brough the concept of liquid egg white to the UK, she was surprised by who ended up buying the product

Simon Rogan’s Michelin-star laden recipe for growth

Simon Rogan’s Michelin-star laden recipe for growth

The chef’s Umbel Restaurant Group has turned culinary excellence into a scalable art form, with nine Michelin stars across six restaurants in four countries

Ordnance Survey CEO: Ask three questions before proposing a new business idea

Ordnance Survey CEO: Ask three questions before proposing a new business idea

The CEO of the mapping service says too many would-be entrepreneurs jump in blind without having done enough research

Ask Richard: When is the right time to hire my replacement?

Ask Richard: When is the right time to hire my replacement?

Richard Harpin, the founder of HomeServe and Growth Partner and owner of Business Leader, answers your burning business questions

Creatio CEO: Bootstrap first, then raise capital

Creatio CEO: Bootstrap first, then raise capital

Tech entrepreneur Katherine Kostereva explains why you should bootstrap your business idea first, before you seek capital investment

Inside Andy Burnham’s fight for a fairer future for the North

Inside Andy Burnham’s fight for a fairer future for the North

Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, says devolution is a game-changer for growth and explains why he is willing to clash with former protégé Sir Keir Starmer

By Rotation CEO: Don't seek early perfection

By Rotation CEO: Don't seek early perfection

Fashion entrepreneur Eshita Kabra-Davies explains why getting feedback from early users is important in building a successful business

Barbie mania: Meet the architect behind the branding blitz

Barbie mania: Meet the architect behind the branding blitz

Josh Silverman explains how he orchestrated the marketing drive behind the Barbie film

IBM's UK CEO: Keep your pit crew close

IBM's UK CEO: Keep your pit crew close

Nicola Hodson discusses the importance of building a team of mentors in developing leadership skills

Plusnet director: There's a craving for individuality at work

Plusnet director: There's a craving for individuality at work

Joanna Carman, director of broadband provider Plusnet, explains how she learned to develop an authentic leadership style

Ask Richard: How to combine bricks, clicks and paper

Ask Richard: How to combine bricks, clicks and paper

Richard Harpin, the founder of HomeServe and Growth Partner and owner of Business Leader, answers your burning business questions

Cheeky Panda CEO: 'Wear your brand' to stand out

Cheeky Panda CEO: 'Wear your brand' to stand out

In this instalment of our video series, My Business Leader Secret, we talk to Julie Chen, CEO of Cheeky Panda, which she co-founded with her husband in 2016.

First Mile CEO: Don't forget the power of internal competition

First Mile CEO: Don't forget the power of internal competition

Bruce Bratley, founder and CEO of First Mile, shares his personal business advice, explaining how the company uses gamification to motivate customers

Ask Richard: The power of coaching and mentoring

Ask Richard: The power of coaching and mentoring

Richard Harpin, the founder of HomeServe and Growth Partner and owner of Business Leader, answers your burning business questions

Hawksmoor CEO: I believe in 'casual professionals'

Hawksmoor CEO: I believe in 'casual professionals'

Will Beckett, co-founder and CEO of Hawksmoor restaurants, shares his personal business advice

Rude Health founder: In-person feedback 'is a gift'

Rude Health founder: In-person feedback 'is a gift'

Camilla Barnard, co-founder of Rude Health, which makes organic, dairy alternative drinks and breakfast cereals, shares her personal business advice

Ask Richard: Advisory boards, accidental managers and being a public company

Ask Richard: Advisory boards, accidental managers and being a public company

Richard Harpin, the founder of HomeServe and Growth Partner and owner of Business Leader, answers your burning business questions

Motorway CEO on why leaders must learn to 'eat their vegetables'

Motorway CEO on why leaders must learn to 'eat their vegetables'

Tom Leathes, co-founder and CEO of car-selling platform Motorway, shares his personal business advice

Meet the business leader helping companies expand to Africa

Meet the business leader helping companies expand to Africa

Bolaji Sofoluwe is a firm believer in the power of the continent to deliver prosperity for ambitious companies and local economies

How do you solve a problem like scale-up lending?

How do you solve a problem like scale-up lending?

Digital bank OakNorth is in the vanguard of new banks backing fast-growing businesses. We speak to its chief executive Rishi Khosla

Jacqueline Gold CBE shares her incredible life journey with Business Leader

Jacqueline Gold CBE shares her incredible life journey with Business Leader

Not many business leaders can say they’ve had bullets sent to them through the post, been poisoned by their nanny and arrested on multiple occasions.

'I’ve never done anything because I wanted it to be the biggest, but because I wanted it to be the best' - Meet the newest star of Dragons' Den

'I’ve never done anything because I wanted it to be the biggest, but because I wanted it to be the best' - Meet the newest star of Dragons' Den

He’s the new investor on Dragons’ Den, a university drop-out and a multi-millionaire at just 28. We met with Steven Bartlett for our latest cover story, where he talks about what makes him happy, why his first investor was an idiot, and how you can build your personal brand.

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