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Business Leaders

Dealmakers of the year

The M&A Awards recognised those entrepreneurs and advisers battling a tough climate to get deals signed off. GB meets the winners.

William Chase: Down to earth

The founder of Tyrrells tells GrowthBusiness how he won a prestigious international award for his British-made vodka and explains why VCs don't get entrepreneurs.

The government has to balance the needs of businesses with the demands of the wider economy. We've asked entrepreneurs and advisers for their verdict on how business-friendly the coalition has proved so far.

Achieving Growth

Accelerating business growth

As economic recovery takes hold, it's time to forget recession and focus on growth. We speak to five CEOs to find out how they have expanded their companies at home and abroad.

What makes a business genius?

Dan Sullivan, president of Strategic Coach, reviews The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle.

Why I turned down £100,000

Howard Popeck of 2MuchTalk reflects on a decision that turned out to be the making of his last company, Cognisco.

Exit Strategies

Swift exits

With aggressive trade buyers on the prowl and private equity firms expanding their portfolios, GrowthBusiness looks at how you can sell your business for the right price.

Acquiring momentum

With a dearth of bank debt and depressed valuations, dealmaking sunk to record lows over the credit crunch. Now deal volumes and values are rising strongly, raising hopes of a sustained recovery.

Dealing with unhappy shareholders

Spurious allegations of ‘boardroom bullying’ from minority shareholders seeking a payout are on the increase.

Wealth Management

The Blackberry Torch 9800

GB weighs up Blackberry's latest smartphone.

The diamond-encrusted iPhone 4

Steve Jobs’s face seems to have become more familiar than our own.

Assessing the iPad

Introducing the iPhone on steroids.

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Research

Directors' Pay AIM 2009

What should an AIM company pay its CEO or FD?
What should a non-executive director or chairman expect to be paid?
What benchmarks should AIM remuneration committee members be using when
setting pay?

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.

42 Rules for Growing Enterprise

Marketing, sales, and business development executives face constant pressure to boost revenue. This book is a brainstorming tool meant to provoke discussion and creativity within executive teams who are looking to boost their top line numbers.

A Complete Beginner's Manual for Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx)

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Access the Strongest Network in Seconds with a User-Switchable Platform

Find out why giving mobile workers WAN technology independence further enhances your return on asset.

Enabling Entrepreneurs: Planning an Exit

This free Smith & Williamson white paper helps you avoid the common mistakes when looking to sell your business. Download today ‘Seven Mistakes to Avoid when Planning an Exit’.

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