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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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