Latest feature: Harvey Weinstein

If there’s one phrase that’s guaranteed to strike fear into the heart of any film-maker, it’s "I have Harvey Weinstein on the line for you". The driving force behind any successful business is invariably the passion of its creator, and nobody pushes passion to its limits like Miramax founder Harvey Weinstein.

The Curious Case of Harold Tillman

He came, he saw, he conquered, he lost everything...and then he conquered all over again. Mid Market Exchange charts the many ups and downs of Harold Tillman – the comeback kid.

THE INSIDE TRACK: Andrew Keeble

Andrew Keeble, managing director of Debbie&Andrew’s sausages, supplies fresh chilled sausages in the super-premium category to all the major retailers in the UK.

THE INSIDE TRACK: Jerry Ranger

Jerry Ranger, 48, established his business, Power Traveller, in 2004. “In terms of online business potential, we haven’t even scratched the surface” he excitedly told Mid Market Exchange.

TALKING POINT:The Perils of Business Jargon

Jargon - Politicians, newsreaders, Americans, and journalists started it, and now business has thoroughly embraced it. But business does not work if people talk nonsense, use too many acronyms or are wedded to the use of hackneyed terms.

ACQUISITIONS NEWS

A number of household names feature in the April news roundup, including those best of friends Manchester United and Liverpool FC, Palm, Handmade Films and Streetcar.

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