Britain's Top 100 Entrepreneurs 2011

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MT reveals the cream of the UK's entrepreneurial talent - those who have proven it's possible to achieve growth, against all the odds.

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http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/bulletin/mtenterpriseweekly/article/1055789/britains-top-100-entrepreneurs-2011/

What does the digital future hold?

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Apple has certainly injected some much needed sexiness into the world of technology, especially if the hype around the launch of the iPad 2 is anything to go by, writes Emma Barnett.

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/8360842/What-does-the-digital-future-hold.html?sms_ss=email&at_xt=4d709c122d8a63c0%2C0

Smartphone grip of death is real

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While many smartphone users may feel like no proof was necessary, researchers at the University of Bristol have proved that grip of death is a real problem. Brought to public attention after the launch of the iPhone 4, the grip of death is where holding a phone dramatically drops the signal strength of the wireless network.

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http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/mobile-phones/1283197/smartphone-grip-of-death-is-real

Young entrepreneur's prize-winning wallet keeps fraudsters at bay

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The long hours, sleepless nights and personal sacrifices required to get new ventures off the ground can mean that entrepreneurs fail to recognise the moment they should realise that all their efforts will not reap the reward they are looking for.  It seems to me the ability to pause, take a step back and make a dispassionate assessment of progress is a key skill.

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/yourbusiness/brightideas/7601591/Young-entrepreneurs-prize-winning-wallet-keeps-fraudsters-at-bay.html

'Know your Customer' Week, Part Three (includes video clip)

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Time for part three of our video guide on knowing your customers and growing your business. Today's lesson? Generating truly effective customer insight.

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http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/bulletin/mtdailybulletin/article/1057872/mt-special-know-customer-week-part-three/

Large companies pay less tax than small companies?

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A study suggests that although big companies pay the lion's share of corporation tax, they pay out less of their profits than small companies, relatively speaking...

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http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/bulletin/mtdailybulletin/article/1057900/large-companies-pay-less-tax-small-companies/