FD watch – Ian Collins
by Catherine Woods - Monday, 11th August 2008 -
Ian Collins has resigned as finance director of foreign exchange company Baydonhill.
Collins will be replaced by Sarah Collis who has been one of the company’s non-executive directors and is also FD of Baydonhill’s ultimate principal shareholder Ekwienox Limited.
Collins had been in the FD role for four years.
Banks back luxury tea enterprise
By Kate Pritchard - November 21, 2008 5:11pm GMT
Melissa Choi, the 34-year-old entrepreneur behind luxury green tea firm Choi Time, is one of just two companies to secure a Small Firms Loan Guarantee from NatWest this year.
Projecting a rosier future
By Simon Kearsley* - November 21, 2008 4:37pm GMT
During a downturn it’s natural to think about ways in which you can reduce your monthly bills, but the act of scrutinising costs isn’t just about shedding pounds, it can also help you understand how to maximise profits.
FD watch
By Catherine Woods - November 21, 2008 3:58pm GMT
New finance directors have been appointed at Barrie & Hibbert and I-Financial Services group.
James Caan nabs a bargain
By Rebecca Burn-Callander - November 21, 2008 3:06pm GMT
House prices may be falling. The economy is in tatters. But there is a silver lining if you happen to have some spare cash lying around.
Real Business’s search for a diarist
By Catherine Woods - November 21, 2008 5:10pm GMT
Do you fancy yourself as a bit of a writer? Would you like the chance to publicly or anonymously share what’s happening in your business with the world wide interweb?
TGI Friday: Let the gags begin
By Rebecca Burn-Callander - November 21, 2008 10:57am GMT
The Friday funnies are something of a Real Business tradition these days. Check out our hilarious gems from Chuckletown.
Mandelson backs the Dancing Pig
By Kate Pritchard - November 20, 2008 5:11pm GMT
At the National Business Awards on Tuesday, Peter Mandelson revealed where his real loyalties lie. And it’s not just with small businesses.
