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How Marshmallow's tennis twins served up a £1.5bn fintech success

How Marshmallow's tennis twins served up a £1.5bn fintech success

Oliver Kent-Braham, one of the twins behind the fintech unicorn Marshmallow, applied his early success in tennis to building one of the UK’s fastest-growing companies

Inside Britain's fastest-growing sports teams and brands

Inside Britain's fastest-growing sports teams and brands

From Premier League glory to blockbuster boxing, these companies have all posted knockout growth over the past three years

How Hollywood stardust turned Wrexham into a business boom town

How Hollywood stardust turned Wrexham into a business boom town

The 2021 takeover by Hollywood actors kicked off three successive promotions for the football club and boosted the whole community

Growth isn't a buzzword, it's a survival strategy

Growth isn't a buzzword, it's a survival strategy

In today's economy, grow or die isn't an extreme philosophy, it's essential, says Castore CEO

Meet the ambitious consumer brands driving rapid growth

Meet the ambitious consumer brands driving rapid growth

Handbag maker Strathberry, sustainable clothing brand Passenger and car dealer European Prestige have seen revenues surge as they scale

Call of the Wild led me to invest in a Growth 500 star

Call of the Wild led me to invest in a Growth 500 star

Natural deodorant brand Wild went from start-up to one of the fastest-growing UK companies and a sale of £230m

The women blazing a trail at some of the UK's fastest-growing businesses

The women blazing a trail at some of the UK's fastest-growing businesses

From hit TV show to luxury fashion, female founders and leaders are steering their businesses to remarkable growth

The businesses blending tradition with rapid growth

The businesses blending tradition with rapid growth

These companies were all founded in the early half of the 20th century – or even earlier – proving that rapid growth isn’t just for the young


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Artificial inclusion: How AI is reshaping the workplace

Artificial inclusion: How AI is reshaping the workplace

Zara Nanu explores how occupational segregation and uneven access to education could exacerbate gender disparities

First Mile CEO: Don't forget the power of internal competition

First Mile CEO: Don't forget the power of internal competition

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

Growth Stories: Power couple

Growth Stories: Power couple

In this series, we look at the fast-growing medium-sized businesses driving the UK economy. Here, we profile Myenergi and its founders, Jordan Brompton and Lee Sutton

Female business leaders and the confidence conundrum

Female business leaders and the confidence conundrum

Women in business face a confidence paradox, where they are perceived as either lacking confidence or overdoing it, never fitting the typical leader's mould

7 reasons why workplace equity audits can be game-changing for SMEs

7 reasons why workplace equity audits can be game-changing for SMEs

Equity audits can be a cost effective way to ensure legal compliance, boost employee engagement, enhance reputation, attract top talent and increase productivity

To be or not to B Corp

To be or not to B Corp

With over 2,000 UK businesses now B Corps, its become an ethical status symbol known. However, some critics question its broader impact.

Talent and culture

Sir Chris Hoy: Make sure you all buy into the same goal

Sir Chris Hoy: Make sure you all buy into the same goal

The Olympic cycling champion has brought lessons from his time in sport to his work in business

How to prepare for any negotiation

How to prepare for any negotiation

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

Hilton EMEA President: Diverse customers need a diverse team

Hilton EMEA President: Diverse customers need a diverse team

The hotel executive believes the hospitality industry needs to be proactive in hiring to reflect society

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

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

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

How AI can help businesses hire better

How AI can help businesses hire better

Could artificial intelligence unpick the knottiest problems – or create more issues than it solves?

Can Serie A regain its position as the top football league in the world?

Can Serie A regain its position as the top football league in the world?

In this episode of the Business Leader podcast, we get a marketing masterclass from the man tasked with making the top Italian football league the best in the world

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How to avoid slip-ups when you go it alone

How to avoid slip-ups when you go it alone

Empowering employees to take ownership of decisions is vital to success, but they must accept the privilege and responsibility too

Why the right assistant is your biggest untapped growth lever

Why the right assistant is your biggest untapped growth lever

Think assistants are just admin managers? Think again. They might be your greatest business asset

How new Coke fizzled out

How new Coke fizzled out

An ill-fated product launch 40 years ago became one of the biggest marketing blunders ever and still holds lessons today

The graft behind the glory: Why hard work can't be replaced

The graft behind the glory: Why hard work can't be replaced

John Stapleton argues that telling young people hard work is outdated may be the most damaging lie in modern business

How improv could improve your communication skills

How improv could improve your communication skills

Neil Mullarkey is an improvisational comedian who has a few tricks to teach the world of business

Karen Blackett: Listen more in order to lead

Karen Blackett: Listen more in order to lead

The advertising veteran believes that leaders need to listen to those around them to set the right course for the business

The signs of executive burnout – and how to avoid it

The signs of executive burnout – and how to avoid it

Burnout is a serious problem for many leaders, but if you can spot the signs, you can stop it – and recover

Nine ideas that will help you build a culture of innovation

Nine ideas that will help you build a culture of innovation

How do you build a company culture that nurtures game-changing ideas? Start with mindset, feedback and failure

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