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Serial entrepreneur Karen Darby on doing good and doing business [VIDEO] Karen Darby, serial social entrepreneur and a judge in our business competition The Pitch, discusses what she looks from contestants and explains her latest venture, a crowdfunding platform for companies providing social benefits. Read more

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Yes or no, Scotland needs entrepreneurs We need entrepreneurial spirit to be shared across the UK, because regional economic growth and prosperity generates greater local demand for goods and services. Read more

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Mobile business: What's the most important feature of your smartphone? We asked members of UK Business Forums to share the most important features of their smartphone. The discussion unearthed some interesting responses. Read more

Flexible working rights extended to all employees All employees now have the right to request flexible working hours following the extension of a law that previously only applied to carers and those looking after children. Read more

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