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How Hair Syrup went from a viral TikTok to a multi-million pound beauty brand

How Hair Syrup went from a viral TikTok to a multi-million pound beauty brand

After creating her own hair oil blends as a student, Lucie Macloud grew Hair Syrup into a multi-million pound business that she’s now expanding into Europe and the US

PARTNER CONTENT: Generative AI in the workplace: Balancing innovation with copyright compliance

PARTNER CONTENT: Generative AI in the workplace: Balancing innovation with copyright compliance

As generative AI use surges, organisations must manage copyright and data risks through clear policies, licensing and responsible content use

Nails.INC founder Thea Green: Don’t sweat the small stuff

Nails.INC founder Thea Green: Don’t sweat the small stuff

Thea Green, one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs in the beauty and self-care space, shares her advice

Gtech: The window-fitter who became a UK success story

Gtech: The window-fitter who became a UK success story

Nick Grey's story is a tale of grit, design obsession and the strategic choices behind sustainable success

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

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

Turning setbacks into strategy: Sir Chris Hoy on business, health and hope

Turning setbacks into strategy: Sir Chris Hoy on business, health and hope

What an iconic Olympian’s journey can teach today’s business leaders about clarity, teamwork and grit

The cost of staying quiet as a modern leader

The cost of staying quiet as a modern leader

In a world of scarce attention, the leader who shows up wins. Personal branding expert Amelia Sordell explains how to do it with purpose

Why a mission will drive your momentum

Why a mission will drive your momentum

Whether winning an Olympic gold medal or scaling your business, an overriding sense of purpose helps you punch above your weight


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Female business leaders and the confidence conundrum

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7 reasons why workplace equity audits can be game-changing for SMEs

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Equity audits can be a cost effective way to ensure legal compliance, boost employee engagement, enhance reputation, attract top talent and increase productivity

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Turning data into action the Virgin way

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How to create a culture of innovation

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Airtasker CEO: Hire internally when scaling

Airtasker CEO: Hire internally when scaling

Australian entrepreneur Tim Fung believes that you should prioritise developing internal talent when growing a business

WD-40 CEO: Think of mistakes as learning moments

WD-40 CEO: Think of mistakes as learning moments

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Popeyes UK boss: The CEO is at the bottom of the ladder

Popeyes UK boss: The CEO is at the bottom of the ladder

Tom Crowley explains his philosophy for running successful high street food businesses

Sir Chris Hoy: Make sure you all buy into the same goal

Sir Chris Hoy: Make sure you all buy into the same goal

The Olympic cycling champion has brought lessons from his time in sport to his work in business

How to prepare for any negotiation

How to prepare for any negotiation

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How Hair Syrup went from a viral TikTok to a multi-million pound beauty brand

How Hair Syrup went from a viral TikTok to a multi-million pound beauty brand

After creating her own hair oil blends as a student, Lucie Macloud grew Hair Syrup into a multi-million pound business that she’s now expanding into Europe and the US

Nails.INC founder Thea Green: Don’t sweat the small stuff

Nails.INC founder Thea Green: Don’t sweat the small stuff

Thea Green, one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs in the beauty and self-care space, shares her advice

Gtech: The window-fitter who became a UK success story

Gtech: The window-fitter who became a UK success story

Nick Grey's story is a tale of grit, design obsession and the strategic choices behind sustainable success

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

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

Turning setbacks into strategy: Sir Chris Hoy on business, health and hope

Turning setbacks into strategy: Sir Chris Hoy on business, health and hope

What an iconic Olympian’s journey can teach today’s business leaders about clarity, teamwork and grit

The cost of staying quiet as a modern leader

The cost of staying quiet as a modern leader

In a world of scarce attention, the leader who shows up wins. Personal branding expert Amelia Sordell explains how to do it with purpose

Why a mission will drive your momentum

Why a mission will drive your momentum

Whether winning an Olympic gold medal or scaling your business, an overriding sense of purpose helps you punch above your weight

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

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

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