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The marketing ‘alchemy’ most companies miss

Rory Sutherland is one of the UK’s best-known marketing thinkers. He sets out why businesses should rethink how they value marketing, from direct mail to call centres and customer kindness

How Nails.INC went from high street nail bars to global retail brand

Viral collaborations, bold branding and a sharp eye for trends helped Nails.INC become a household name. Its founder opens up about the lessons learned along the way

The disruptor’s mindset: How one leader is reimagining London’s luxury property market

He’s sold more than $6bn worth of homes, but for Daniel Daggers, the real investment has always been in people

What you can learn from a racing driver on risk, resilience and high performance

After setbacks that could have ended her career, Naomi Schiff built success by embracing risk and adapting under pressure

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

Ask Richard: International expansion

Richard Harpin, the founder of HomeServe and Growth Partner and owner of Business Leader, answers your burning business questions

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Apprentice stars: What Lord Sugar taught us

Contestants from The Apprentice reveal the fundamental business lessons they learned from taking part in the TV show

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

Beyond the celebrity label: Inside Sabrina Elba’s skincare brand

By focusing on underserved markets and ethical supply chains, S’Able Labs is hoping to position itself for long-term success in the competitive beauty industry

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PocDoc CEO: Lend your expertise to other businesses

The healthtech entrepreneur runs a 'Last Friday' club where other leaders can book a session and ask him for advice

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Joanna Jensen: Don't avoid the nitty gritty

The entrepreneur and angel investor explains a common issue she encounters with start-up founders

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GoFundMe CEO: Risk-profile yourself to build your career

The leader of the online fundraising platform says measuring your personal risk appetite is vital for success