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Planning for success – what you want from your business and how you'll achieve it

In this series, you'll find expert tips and advice to help you discover what you want from your business and work out how to get there. Choose from quick tips or longer masterclasses. If you have time, listen to the In Conversation shows where experts share their thoughts and experiences.

July 8, 2015 by Julie Stanford Leave a Comment

Business leader vs manager

In life, we’re often inspired by leaders, and kept on track by managers. But if you’re running a business, then you’ll need to be a bit of both.

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Al Tredinnick, Phil Green and Curtis James join Julie Stanford on Essential Business RadioIn this episode of Essential Business Radio, first broadcast a number of years ago but still relevant, we talk to experts Al Tredinnick, now Business Development Manager, 15below, Phil Green, Director, MD Hub and Prism Group and Joseph Clayton, founder of My Great Company about the difference between a leader and a manager.

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March 27, 2015 by Julie Stanford Leave a Comment

Business Spotlight: James Fellows, Finanscapes

Business-Spotlights-James-FellowsIn our Business Spotlight feature, we ask business founders and owners to tell us their story. How did they start their business? How has it been different to what they expected? How are things looking now? What advice would they give other business owners and people thinking about starting a business?

In this 15-minute episode, Julie is joined by James Fellows, founder of online forecasting software company, Finanscapes.  Listen now:

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