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Nick Britton

Nick Britton

Nick Britton is editor of GrowthBusiness.co.uk and deputy editor of sister magazine Business XL.

What they don't teach you

Sep 02 2010

Graduates have unrealistic expectations and are ill-equipped for work. At least that's the view of many employers.

Head in the cloud

Aug 18 2010

When the buzz around a new product or trend becomes almost deafening, it's frequently a warning sign.

What are we worth?

Aug 12 2010

There's nothing like putting your own financial problems into perspective.

Borrowing ideas

Jul 28 2010

All the brave words uttered before the election about forcing banks to lend to businesses seem to have dissipated like so much hot air.

Retail detail

Jul 22 2010

There's a massive disparity in the fortunes of differently-sized retail businesses, according to data released today.

Faulty Cable

Jun 30 2010

The Business Secretary certainly looks like Vince Cable, but he's stopped sounding like him.

The all-American CEO

Jun 22 2010

British chief executives could learn a thing or two from their US counterparts.

Why small is beautiful

Jun 17 2010

It's official: staff at small and medium-sized enterprises are happier than those at big companies.

Littler Britain 

May 26 2010

There was bad news for regional development agencies this week.

The problem with mergers

May 19 2010

The vast majority of corporate mergers don't deliver the expected benefits. So what chance has the coalition government?

Time to work together

May 07 2010

It worked in World War II. So why not bring together the best talents from all the parties?

It's not too late

Apr 28 2010

There is one thing the next government can do to help every business in the UK, and it won't cost a penny.

Sacking the board

Apr 01 2010

One of the proposed changes to the legislation governing UK listed companies has many up in arms.

Off message

Mar 10 2010

Those who shout loudest don't always perform best, and this is as true of businesses as it is of people.

Bullying or leadership?

Feb 23 2010

While all forms of bullying are unsavoury, it's sometimes hard to distinguish between firm leadership and oppression.

Research

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Cash Shells Directory 2010

A comprehensive overview of cash shells on AIM and PLUS, companies that have become a significant feature on the market landscape.

AIM in Review 2010

Growth Company Investor, in association with the London Stock Exchange, presents the most wide-ranging and detailed examination of the AIM market: AIM in Review 2010.

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VCT Report 2010

Whether you are unfamiliar with the sector or an expert, the report offers you the most complete picture of the market ever produced.

AIM Guide 2010

The 2010 AIM Guide contains essential information for anyone interested in the Alternative Investment Market.

Business XL

Business XL is written by leaders for leaders. The magazine is a fountain of inside information and knowledge, which can only be delivered by people who have started, bought and grown their own business.

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Videos

Punch above your weight

Jos White, who sold his company MessageLabs for $695 million, on why it's so important to act like a bigger business than you really are.

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Meeting menaces: The Waffler

More tips from John Cleese, who reveals how to stop a waffler in full flow.

Ian Cheshire, B&Q

Reducing energy usage

Ian Cheshire, chairman of B&Q, explains how the store has saved 10,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.

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Events Calendar

Rosenblatt New Energy Awards 2011 - Nominations Now Open

24th February, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD

Investor AllStars 2010

23rd September, London Hilton, Park Lane

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