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Leadership
Knowing how to get agreement between two parties is key in business. Two experts who have dealt with life-and-death negotiations offer their insight
Richard Harpin, the founder of HomeServe and Growth Partner and owner of Business Leader, answers your burning business questions
The story of how cycling brought Business Leader member John Readman together with his co-founder and investors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zara Nanu explores the urgent need for business leaders to champion fair representation and build inclusive environments that truly reflect diverse perspectives
Nicola Hodson discusses the importance of building a team of mentors in developing leadership skills
Joanna Carman, director of broadband provider Plusnet, explains how she learned to develop an authentic leadership style

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

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

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

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

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

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
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

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

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

Richard Harpin, the founder of HomeServe and Growth Partner and owner of Business Leader, answers your burning business questions
Tom Leathes, co-founder and CEO of car-selling platform Motorway, shares his personal business advice

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

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