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17 October 2012 Last updated at 18:30 ET

Learning from mistakes Two entrepreneurs share their stories

More or less? Two routes to improving your balance sheet

Good service The importance of looking after your customers

Going global How two very different companies chose to widen their spread

Family affair Choosing between the family business and going it alone

Take a chance? Taking risks and looking for opportunities in business

Making a name How WPP and Bharti Airtel bosses built their careers and their brands

Business models What do toy company Lego and shoe firm SoleRebels have in common?

Bright ideas Global business leaders pair up to trade know-how

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