There is money to be made in going green - but it helps if you look as if you mean it. Insider looks at the advantages and pitfalls of a sustainable approach. Plus Rising Stars, Insider’s pick of 25 promising young entrepreneurs, and a report on the increasing numbers of venture capitalists who are making the trip over the Severn Bridge.
Doing your bit for the environment can be expensive and you always run the risk of being accused of greenwash. But, as Jenny Hulme finds, making your business more eco-friendly can also attract customers and generate cost savings.
Wales needs more young entrepreneurs – and the good news is that it has a decent stock of them. Here are 25 of the ambitious leaders Insider has discovered. We ask about their motivations and plans.
Credit conditions may be tight, but the venture capital and private equity houses still have billions to invest. Douglas Friedli discovers they are making more of an effort to get out and find prospects.