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People Deirdre Bounds on failing at comedy but succeeding in business; Any Junk's Jason Mohr cleans up; Phil Gerrard is one part of AllofUs; we learn more about Film 4's Tessa Ross; ex-Dragon Richard Farleigh on the credit crisis. Plus, Ryan Notz and Alex Hoye of mybuilder.com talk about risking it all to build a business
Advice Julia Middleton praises authentic leaders; Malcom Craig's stock tips.
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Jane Simms Why self-important directors could harm their business
Debate Is the IMF right that the UK will suffer most from the recession?
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Jack Welch The HR director's role must change with the times
John Elkington Could open-source management save the US car industry?
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Employment Why implementing measures to safeguard the UK's domestic business is dangerous
Profile Michael Dell tells Director how he plans to build his $60bn brand within an unstable market
Manufacturing It's gloomy in the car industry, but some British firms are punching well above their weight
Innovation Small firms are keeping the UK's enterprising reputation alive
Leadership How can companies ride this recession? We ask the survivors of previous downturns for their advice
Roundtable A panel of directors, educators and employee reps discuss the continuing importance of work-based training and qualifications
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Restaurant Tapestry, West Sussex, champions local producers
Festivals Why we're defying the recession to enjoy the UK's comedy, music and arts events this summer
Film Armando Iannucci moves to the big screen with In The Loop
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