3 lessons you can learn from BBC’s The Apprentice
People criticise BBC’s The Apprentice for being more entertainment than having actually anything to do with business. Not so, says former winner Mark Wright
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People criticise BBC’s The Apprentice for being more entertainment than having actually anything to do with business. Not so, says former winner Mark Wright
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In this instalment of The Apprentice, the candidates must turn a Catch of the Day into a Dish of the Day to sell at a farmers market
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The fiery five party this week with pitches for grown-up summer camps, an upside-down house for taking selfies in, and an erotic handbag business
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This week's episode of The Apprentice involves a two-day non-alcoholic bender and a surprise departure. Get the lowdown here
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This week the candidates were asked to create an electric toothbrush and accompanying app for children. Let's find out how they got on
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This week’s show was all about green products from compostable paint trays and eco body products to real-grass indoor toilet training for puppies
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New dragon Stephen Bartlett unfurled his wings on this season’s opening episode – and immediately singed Peter Jones and Touker Suleyman
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Venues such as ExCel London have embraced digital events. But where does that leave small business suppliers, asks Natalka Antoniuk
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New dragon Stephen Bartlett unfurled his wings on this season’s opening episode – and immediately singed Peter Jones and Touker Suleyman
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Venues such as ExCel London have embraced digital events. But where does that leave small business suppliers, asks Natalka Antoniuk
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Long hours and relentless demands are affecting the mental health of startup employees, says Brigid Charmant. It’s time to kill the ‘hustle-and-grind’ culture
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Having a reliable and affordable energy supply is vital to all businesses but how will Brexit impact on that. Nicky Bannister outlines the situation so far
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Business owners breathed a sigh of relief at the Budget when the Chancellor committed to keeping capital gains tax relief for entrepreneurs. But new 'tweaks' to the rules could have far wider implications than first thought. Helen Relf and Chloë Ellis, tax partners at accountants at RSM warn those exiting assets to seek advice straight away
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