#Entrepreneurs
The chance to start your own business
An opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to set up their own business with dedicated support and training from Amway
Why the cloud is perfect for startups
The cloud can help newcomers compete with established players and provide affordable, scalable resources to build a profitable business
New darlings of the investment world
Tax changes and developing investment channels have focused the investor spotlight on startups, so much so the moneymen are ploughing more cash than ever into new ventures
10 top UK startups
Startups are known for their fresh approaches, innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. Raconteur gives you the run-down of ten of the top UK startups, finding out what they do and why they’re hot
Investment tips from Mike Lynch
Mike Lynch, one of Britain’s most successful software entrepreneurs, tells Raconteur what to look for when investing in technology companies
Sound advice when you need it most
Selling a business can be one of the most joyous moments in life. It can also be one of the most challenging. The deal is signed. The champagne corks have popped. And the cohort of advisers head for the exit, leaving the entrepreneur alone to contemplate their new situation
Is ‘Innovation’ overrated?
It is the most overused term in business and innovation also has a darker, underexplored downside
Private equity and the real world
The challenge entrepreneurs and private equity investors face is translating the fundamentally different approach each has to dealing with risk and uncertainty, says Mike Driver, partner at Convex Capital