The Apprentice 2014: Small Business blog
Each week we ask a business leader to reflect on the latest episode in the current series of The Apprentice 2014
The Apprentice: the final proves you must know your market
When Mark and Bianca came head to head, the person with the experience and market knowledge came out on top
The Apprentice episode 11: is the business plan still king?
Should there be more emphasis on the passion and drive of a team, or the business plan?
The Apprentice episode 10: stick with what you know
Focusing on your key strengths could be more valuable than innovation and ingenuity, says Matleena Halttunen
The Apprentice episode 9: more haste, less speed
Johnny Luk, chief executive of NACUE, looks at how to manage your time, and avoid rushing business decisions
The Apprentice episode 8: ‘Selling is like flirting’
Knowing and understanding your product will ultimately lead to success, writes Amanda Gestetner, founder of yoomoo
The Apprentice episode 6: the importance of listening
Will any of the candidates ever demonstrate why they deserve a quarter of a million pounds of investment?
The Apprentice episode 5: knowing when the price is right
Every business must cover costs and needs a leader who commands respect, says Naomi Timperley
The Apprentice Episode 4: passion and purpose
Passion and purpose should be at the heart of every business venture: without this you might not succeed
The Apprentice Episode 3: How to keep promises
Helen Lawson looks at the importance of keeping your side of the deal, and why there’s more to being an entrepreneur than blow-drying your armpits
The Apprentice: boosting the image of business?
Is it necessary to be aggressive in business? Nicholas Showan reflects on the first episode of The Apprentice
