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Oli Barrett

Latest Article: Oli Barrett on taking a punt

Here in Oxford, Meg Ryan and Cameron Diaz can be seen at the bar, rubbing shoulders with rocket scientists and rock musicians

David Soskin

Latest Article: Lessons from a successful exit

Papafloratos took a big risk. He lived modestly, took very little out of the business and kept a tight rein on costs. Lesson Five: To maximise the value of your equity, look after the pennies

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones

Latest Article: The Black Farmer's Daughter

This month, Wilfred gives his sausages a face lift and plans a new range

Doug Richard

Latest Article: The future's social

People misunderstand social networks completely, and they have absolutely no idea what’s about to happen next

Darren Shirlaw

Latest Article: Network your way out of the downturn

Don’t just focus on all the cuts you can make, get positive, starting with developing a referral route

Robert Craven

Latest Article: Great ways to grow: the three plus one tool

A little improvement in the way your customers behave can significantly affect your bottom line

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