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Cycling and purpose: The entrepreneur who rides his way to business growth

Cycling and purpose: The entrepreneur who rides his way to business growth

The story of how cycling brought Business Leader member John Readman together with his co-founder and investors

Inside the turnaround of Marks & Spencer

Inside the turnaround of Marks & Spencer

Stuart Machin’s hands-on leadership has revived M&S, tripling its share price and reshaping its future, by obsessing over the details, from shop floors to staff message boards

What Taylor Swift can teach us about business success

What Taylor Swift can teach us about business success

Taylor Swift’s record-breaking success isn’t just cultural, it’s a case study in bold strategy, visionary leadership and fan-first thinking

Cracking the US market: How to expand your UK business

Cracking the US market: How to expand your UK business

The US is often the first stop for UK businesses looking to expand, but traps lie in wait for even the best prepared. Here are five tips for success

How to fix UK plc

How to fix UK plc

Britain is desperately searching for ways to stimulate economic growth. The answer may lie within exceptional founders rather than any government policy

How to master the art of meaningful networking

How to master the art of meaningful networking

Want to get more out of networking events? Business coach and author Mark Rhodes shares practical strategies to shift your mindset, boost confidence and make meaningful connections

Why local talent is the secret to global business success

Why local talent is the secret to global business success

There may be a temptation to expand internationally with remote teams or existing staff but local expertise can be the difference between success and failure

When to hire a fractional leader (and how to get it right)

When to hire a fractional leader (and how to get it right)

Unlock the power of fractional leadership – bringing seasoned C-suite expertise into your business without the full-time cost

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

How to build a personal brand that drives business growth

How to build a personal brand that drives business growth

Authenticity, clarity and consistency – personal branding expert Amelia Sordell shares how to craft a personal brand that not only grows your influence but delivers real business results

How to build an effective board

How to build an effective board

An effective board of directors plays a critical role in the success of a business, but knowing when and how to set one up is tricky

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

US election result exposes the gender gap in leadership

US election result exposes the gender gap in leadership

Zara Nanu explores the urgent need for business leaders to champion fair representation and build inclusive environments that truly reflect diverse perspectives

Monday.com co-CEO:  Failing is part of our success

Monday.com co-CEO: Failing is part of our success

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.

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

Uncle Nearest: Business lessons distilled from bourbon

Uncle Nearest: Business lessons distilled from bourbon

Fawn Weaver has built a global whiskey brand from scratch, and she’s distilled some important business lessons along the way

James Daunt on how to run successful shops

James Daunt on how to run successful shops

In our latest podcast episode, we get a masterclass from James Daunt, the man who turned around Waterstones in the UK and Barnes & Noble in the US

How Monzo became a £4bn business

How Monzo became a £4bn business

When TS Anil took over as boss of Monzo, the digital bank was criticised for not having a business model. Now it is worth £4bn

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

Swingers and the rise of ‘competitive socialising’ 

Swingers and the rise of ‘competitive socialising’ 

Matt Grech-Smith talks about how Swingers leveraged pop-up spaces and social media to create a thriving business with a £39m turnover and plans for further expansion on the Business Leader podcast

Swingers CEO: Use pop-ups to test your big idea

Swingers CEO: Use pop-ups to test your big idea

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

Growth Engines: Accelerating Ginetta into the future

Growth Engines: Accelerating Ginetta into the future

The racing and sports car manufacturer has ambitious targets to triple production but will need to combine great products with excellent customer experience to do so

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

The spicy tale of supersizing Nando’s 

The spicy tale of supersizing Nando’s 

How a small venture in the suburbs of Johannesburg grew into a global success story without compromising its original down-to-earth vision

Building B&M: Speed, strategy and success

Building B&M: Speed, strategy and success

We speak exclusively to long-time CEO Simon Arora about the strategy behind building B&M and how it nearly all ended after less than a year

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