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Corporate entertainment, football and the real ROI: Does the new Tottenham Hotspur stadium stack ...

Corporate entertainment, football and the real ROI: Does the new Tottenham Hotspur stadium stack ...

Real Business — Billed as "London's newest world class stadium", the vast construction at the end of Tottenham High Road is taking impressive shape. With a first home game landing in September 2018, Real Business took a final look around Tottenham stadium's hospitality areas to see if SMEs can expect a return on investment.

The 25-year Trevor Baylis patent fight must protect future entrepreneurs

The 25-year Trevor Baylis patent fight must protect future entrepreneurs

Business Advice — As serial inventor Trevor Baylis passes away, Business Advice reflects on his personal war against patent theft and influence on future entrepreneurs. A quick Google search for Trevor Baylis will show an inventor in their true environment.

Has Yeezy Season 6 breached influencer marketing law?

Has Yeezy Season 6 breached influencer marketing law?

Business Advice — When Kim Kardashian took to Instagram this week with a new #YeezySeason6 hashtag attached to seemingly real-life photos, hype swelled around Kanye West's Yeezy clothing label. But is it authentic exposure or product endorsement?

A Drake and Rihanna chart battle brewed business confidence in Snoozle founder

A Drake and Rihanna chart battle brewed business confidence in Snoozle founder

Business Advice — In 2015, Phil and Dan Neale were busy preparing for the final of ITV show Britain's Got Talent, before gatecrashing the UK Singles Chart the following year. Behind the scenes, the musical duo were already building their social alarm clock app, Snoozle.

The biggest business gambles and blunders of all time

The biggest business gambles and blunders of all time

Business Advice — From failed mergers to winning acquisitions, we've looked back on some of the most iconic commercial decisions made since the turn of the century to help entrepreneurs decide when business gambles might be worth taking.

The Instagram economy: App claims to level playing field for small brands

The Instagram economy: App claims to level playing field for small brands

Business Advice — As Instagram predicts UK firms will bank an annual £6.7bn through its app by 2022, Business Advice heads to the heart of the Instagram economy, or so-called "Insta-economy", to hear from those leading the pack.

Sarah Willingham: The media has made it cool to be a young entrepreneur

Sarah Willingham: The media has made it cool to be a young entrepreneur

Business Advice — Business Advice sat down with former TV Dragon, Sarah Willingham, to find out why Britain's school children are favouring being a young entrepreneur. Astronaut, film star, footballer. We can now add young entrepreneur to the list, since new research has found that one in three British schoolchildren want to start and run their own company when they grow up.

A motivational pep talk from The Apprentice winner Tim Campbell

A motivational pep talk from The Apprentice winner Tim Campbell

Business Advice — Business Advice sat down with Tim Campbell, former partner of Alan Sugar and accomplished entrepreneur in his own right, to find out the secrets to staying motivated as a small business owner and why it's time to re-evaluate the notion of entrepreneurship.

South London Club founder reveals his plans for an independent revolution

South London Club founder reveals his plans for an independent revolution

Business Advice — Launched in September 2016, in just one year South London Club has partnered with over 650 independent businesses to give residents a reason to shop, eat and spend locally. We caught up with founder Thomas Page to hear more about what the initiative hopes to achieve, and the personal inspiration behind it.

A business banking revolution? The best challenger banks for startups

A business banking revolution? The best challenger banks for startups

Business Advice — Trust in the traditional banking model is in decline. Low access to finance is frequently cited as a key growth barrier for small firms, while high street lenders have struggled to reconcile rapid branch closures with online services.

The surprising legacy of The Body Shop founder Anita Roddick

The surprising legacy of The Body Shop founder Anita Roddick

Business Advice — While heralded as one of Britain's most successful entrepreneurs, The Body Shop founder Anita Roddick created a movement that might just kill the company she founded.

Pitching at 186mph: On-board Eurostar's startup masterclass

Pitching at 186mph: On-board Eurostar's startup masterclass

Business Advice — Ahead of France's premier Viva Tech event in the heart of Paris, a Eurostar startup masterclass was arranged for founders selected to pitch their ideas to the cross-Channel rail network at the conference - with a trial up for grabs at the end.

East London Local Pound becomes latest UK local currency

East London Local Pound becomes latest UK local currency

Business Advice — Britain's local currency movement has added another small business community to its ranks, as the East London Local Pound initiative is launched to support the district's independent traders. Through a free smartphone app, local shoppers will now be able to buy East London pounds, pegged to sterling, to make purchases at participating retailers and support their local economy.

Martha Lane Fox doesn't believe government's digital strategy goes deep enough

Martha Lane Fox doesn't believe government's digital strategy goes deep enough

Business Advice — It's no secret that too many of the UK's small business owners are yet to fully embrace digital technology, a plight that Martha Lane Fox is keen to draw a line under.

Brixton Pound - The local currency with its own cash machine

Brixton Pound - The local currency with its own cash machine

Business Advice — For the latest in a regular Business Advice series on Britain's local currencies, we take a look at the Brixton Pound, the country's first inner-city tender. Last week we took an inside look at Liverpool's new digital wallet, and later in the series we'll venture to Sussex to find out how independent traders in Lewes have responded to the town's local currency.

Entrepreneurial lessons from the business empire of David and Victoria Beckham

Entrepreneurial lessons from the business empire of David and Victoria Beckham

Business Advice — Arguably Britain's most recognisable living couple, David and Victoria Beckham built an enviable business empire outside of the football and pop stardom that made them famous. Alongside a 20-year career in top football leagues around the world, David became the face of marketing campaigns for brands such as Adidas and Coca-Cola, before adding his own aftershave and clothing lines to his portfolio.

Fred Perry x Stussy

Fred Perry x Stussy

www.natterjacks.com — Its always exciting when brands come together for a collaboration, and the new Fred Perry x Stüssy drop sees the coming together of two distinct styles to create a unique line of casual clothing. A previous collaboration between the two hit in 2011, and this latest is launched to celebrate Stüssy's 35th anniversary in streetwear.

Student fashion: look fresh for freshers' week

Student fashion: look fresh for freshers' week

The Guardian — You've got a place; now for what really matters ... what are you going to wear?