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University student Charles Robinson shares advice for young entrepreneurs who may feel inexperienced.

Greg Jackson, founder and CEO of Octopus Energy, explains why he doesn't believe in having an HR department, for CEO Secrets.

Cannabis farmer turned medical research boss says you need to “convince people you are serious”.

Louise O'Shea, CEO of Confused.com, explains why she thinks new mums come back to work as formidable employees.

Why equal pay caused commotion at psychotherapy company Spill.

The co-founders of German nutritional drink start-up YFood explain why they rely on each other.

The boss of an advertising screens company says he used a barter deal to get a prime London office location.

Hannah Chapman was so overwhelmed by orders when she launched her business, she had to shut down her website for two weeks at a time.

Kirby Bryant's wine and spirits shop closed during lockdown, but she took the business in a new direction online to survive - and thrive.

The CEO of online publishing firm Inkitt says promoting junior staff to directors helped turn the company around.

Andrew Woodhouse feared for his job in corporate events, so developed a business selling his own smoked salmon.