Like many entrepreneurs who have visited the Dragons’ Den lair, the Beauty Boulevard duo and its product Glitter Lips knew very little of what was in store. more»

From French origins to a foray into the British market, edible insects business JIMINI'S is tapping into modern food trends and attracting big interest. more»

Melanie Lawson ignored the “odd looks” friends and family gave her upon hearing the budding entrepreneur’s plans to start fish oil business Bare Biology, and put her trust in fate to take the business to the next level more»

David Poole shares his top five tips for selling fashion cross-border, offering best practice advice and guidance on how small firms can make the most of international opportunities. more»

While a lot of column inches look at why companies turn to crowdfunding as a preferred route, we seldom hear about what happens to these firms post funding. more»

British designer Max Cairns spoke with Business Advice about his new range of products and what effort it has taken so far to get into a position where he is beginning to be noticed. more»

In this digital age, it’s easier than ever for customers to voice their opinion and it’s essential that you embrace opportunities for review – as cartridgesave.co.uk MD Ian Cowley explains. more»

A five-step approach to making sure don't fall foul of rogue suppliers – including due diligence and negotiating an effective and thorough contract. more»

From driving down to Frankfurt with €10,000 stuffed in a briefcase to raising £500,000 in 48 hours, Cornerstone founder and CEO Oliver Bridge told Business Advice how he plans to leverage a subscription model to have a company turning over £1m within a year. more»