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Lessons from the election: Why charisma is crucial to being a successful leader

2010-07-09 09:01 - 1108 reads

Nikki Owen uses examples from the recent UK general election to show how being charismatic makes entrepreneurs more successful leaders.

The Federer factor: Business lessons from Wimbledon champions

2010-06-25 09:38 - 1470 reads

With the 2010 Wimbledon championships in full swing, Keith Hatter explains what entrepreneurs can learn from professional tennis players.

Delivering the perfect presentation

2010-06-02 08:11 - 1326 reads

Many rank presenting as their biggest business fear. But if you overcome the nerves, you can make your presentations shine.

Video: Salesforce, BusinessZone and the flying elephant

2010-05-14 16:50 - 1212 reads

Cloudia the elephant with Mark Shand and Rula Lenska

Cloudia, a fibre-glass elephant, took a flight on the London Eye this week and BusinessZone was there. Find out why in this film.

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The Pitch 2010: Five reasons why you have to get involved

2010-04-19 18:28 - 3068 reads

Anthony Lau, founder, Cyclehoop pitching at the final of The Pitch 2009

BusinessZone.co.uk's The Pitch 2010 is the UK's most exciting competition for small business owners. Here's why you have to get involved.

What does your desk say about you?

2010-03-26 10:39 - 2735 reads - 1 comment

You might view it as a place from where you run your business, but your desk could be sending out a message about your personality to those around you.

Caption competition winner revealed: Internet security software up for grabs

2010-02-12 10:11 - 2532 reads - 9 comments

Did you win some top internet security software in our latest caption competition?

The most annoying business jargon

2010-01-29 16:16 - 3617 reads - 6 comments

Richard Gervais as David Brent in The Office

The business world is plagued by a plethora of meaningless cliches. We've pinpointed a few of the worst offenders favoured by real life David Brents.

The Alan Sugar Test: Is entrepreneurship for you?

2010-01-22 10:15 - 2145 reads

Kingston University has devised a test to identify the next generation of entrepreneurs. Take the test and see what the results say about you.

Replay: The Pitch 2009 grand final and conference

2009-11-15 16:50 - 2888 reads

Replay live coverage of the exciting conclusion to BusinessZone.co.uk's £50,000 search for the UK's most innovative entrepreneurs.

The happy art of networking

Former Dragons' Den panellist Doug Richard a networking how to guide for the shy and polite. Click here.

Boot Camp: PR and social media secrets from the experts

The Business Factory Boot Camp is training four entrepreneurs in PR, social media and marketing. Read what our expert mentors have told them and see what they achieve. Find out more.

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Opinions and commentary on the issues that matter to entrepreneurs by BusinessZone.co.uk editor Dan Martin. Read his blog.

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