This issue counts down the top 50 influential entrepreneurs and investors of 2011, takes a trip to Hong Kong and discovers what life is like after an exit. Management buy-outs and directors' pay on AIM are also explored alongside an exclusive interview with Jon Moutlon. Not forgetting all the regulars, which include horse-assisted training and a spicy 'What I Wish I'd Known'.

This issue explores the need for seed funding and experts say hello to 2012 by giving their economic predictions for the year. Apprentices, naughty staff, 2011 deals and services sector veteran Bob Holt all feature. The regular sections are packed full of information, including combating the cold and our columnist Wol Kolade’s recession lessons.

Lingerie legend and television dragon Theo Paphitis talks candidly while families discuss growth opportunity. Rebel shareholders, chasing profits, AIM market commitment, take-private deals and entrepreneurs with a social mission are all on the menu too.

A recruitment entrepreneur and corporate art both feature in the regular bits this month.

This issue talks exporting to Africa, going green and the first steps to get fundraising. Technology entrepreneur Julie Meyer speaks exclusively and progress in UK’s growth markets is investigated. Full coverage of our Investor Allstars Awards along with the regular monthly bits and pieces that includes Dyson’s newest invention.

Our annual ‘Rising Stars’ - 50 of the brightest fast-growing companies. Also this month, a look at the UK technology sector, government incentives, empowering staff and a wine entrepreneur talks business. Plus all the regulars, which includes multi-million pound deals and brilliant business partners.

It was a good year for M&A activities, VCTs are back in favour and cloud computing grows in popularity according to this issue. An Irish entrepreneur describes global expansion while the online dating industry is explored. Along with all the regular bits, which includes handy codes and collaborative spaces.

From cash shells to the thriving UK manufacturing industry, with fundraising in healthcare and private equity thrown in. Read full coverage of the Growth Company Awards and an exclusive interview with ex-News International director Mike Anderson. Not forgetting all the regulars this month, which includes a wearable camera and a Tory MP.