SME Entrepreneurs | British Business Entrepreneurs

A long and distinguished career in retail came to an abrupt end for former Woolworths CEO Trevor Bish-Jones when he left the chain shortly before it went into administration. He talks exclusively to GB.

Minicab monarch

John Griffin has built an acquisitive, multi-million pound minicab business which is taking on the might of London’s black taxi drivers. GB meets the man who ‘came from zero’.

Growth creators

The entrepreneurs who make things happen. The investors who refuse to stand still. Meet the Business XL Power Top 50, the most influential risk takers and deal makers on the UK's growth company scene.

Achieving Growth

Why I got out of the property sector

Mitchell Feldman, co-founder of The Internet Group, explains why withdrawing from the property sector was one of the shrewdest decisions he ever made.

Entrepreneur for sale

After running three businesses, James Layfield has taken a radical step in order to raise finance for his fourth.

Adam Stafford: lessons learned

Five years ago Adam Stafford’s web design agency Fresh Egg was on the brink of bankruptcy. Now the business has sales of over £2 million and Dragons’ Den star James Caan recently joined as chairman.

Exit Strategies

Dealing with unhappy shareholders

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

Ten ways to maximise the value of your business

Conventional wisdom states that business owners preparing their company for an exit should concentrate on growing profits.

Pre-packs aren't all bad

Pre-pack deals, in which a buyer is lined up before a struggling business goes into administration, have been given a bad press of late. David Moore, a partner at business recovery firm Begbies Traynor, argues that this is unjustified.

Wealth Management

Next big thing: 3D TV

Bursting out of the cinema screens and into our homes, 3D is set to make its TV debut, with several manufacturers poised to release 3D-ready sets this year.

Family fortunes

In tough trading conditions, family businesses are stealing a march on struggling rivals. GB examines how families generate and manage their wealth.

It's a giving thing

While FTSE 100 companies undertake worthy CSR programmes, the collective efforts of growing businesses can make a bigger difference. Here, owner-managers reveal what they do for good causes.

Hiscox Business Insurance

Life’s full of uncertainties, but you never want to be in any doubt about your business insurance. Hiscox offers broad and inclusive business insurance available online. You can tailor a policy to suit your business needs from a broad range of covers. Find out more.

Barclaycard Commercial – Visa Gold and Platinum Corporate Charge Cards

Get up to 38 days’ interest-free credit, providing balances are paid in full. Exclusive discounts with the AA, Rymans, Daisy Telecom and reclaim international VAT. Access great travel benefits including Travel Accident Cover, 24 hour international support helpline, exclusive concierge service and discounted priority pass membership. Plus, 90 Purchase Protection, Extended Warranties, and cardholder Misuse Insurance. Find out more...

Free Whitepaper - Accelerating the nerve centre of the SOA

A free white paper from Intel, discussing how SOA Expressway will continue to evolve, providing new capabilities to further support Cloud computing and other hosted delivery models. Download this free whitepaper.

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?

VCT Special Report 2009

This reports principle aim is to provide business owners seeking funding with information about the amount of funds that VCTs have to invest.

Cash Shells Special Report 2009

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

Acing the Interview: How to Ask and Answer the Questions That Will Get You the Job! - Free Book Summary

Know in ten minutes what takes others hours to learn, and keep up with the latest trends in the industry.

Area Development

Is an economic development magazine that provides information on site selection and facility planning to executive readers involved with company plans for expansions or relocation.

BizBash

Is the fastest growing source for fresh event and meeting news, inspirational ideas and event marketing strategy.

Google Business Apps

Google Apps lets your business save time and money by outsourcing email, calendar and office applications to Google. Just tell us a couple key stats about your business, and we'll estimate how much a basic Microsoft Exchange 2007 deployment would cost and what you could save with Google Apps.View Google Business Apps.

Enterprise-class e-commerce for mid-sized businesses

Online shopping has become ubiquitous and has changed customers' expectations. But how can mid-sized companies tackle e-commerce?

View now the ATG webinar with Forrester Research to find out how enterprise-class e-commerce can work for you. Click here to find out more

FREE one month Virtual Office Trial – No other commitment needed!

Get an image enhancing business address plus call answering & mail handling services as well as access to over 1000 business lounges worldwide with a Regus Virtual Office. It's a great alternative to having a full time office, great for start-up, home based, small and growing businesses. For your one month free trial, call 0843 216 2009 or visit regus.co.uk/small quoting VOTRIA.

Barclays Business Start Up Account

Everything you need in one place from help with planning to getting more customers, to FREE seminars and a credit checking service to help you get paid quicker. Plus, up to 2 years FREE banking (conditions apply). Apply online

We've started a revolution...

We are Outsourcery. We are on mission to enable small and medium sized enterprises to enjoy the same sophisticated unified communications and hosted IT solutions that used to be reserved for big companies. Find out how at outsourcery.com

iPhone 3GS is now on Vodafone

iPhone is full of great features to help you do more, and do it faster. With easy set-up, instant email, first-class web browsing and thousands of business applications, the iPhone 3GS is ready to go to work. Discover the ultimate tool for business today.

Compare public liability and business insurance quotes now

Compare quotes in minutes from leading insurers, including Zurich, Aviva, AXA and Hiscox. Tailor your cover levels with public & employer’s liability, business premises, professional indemnity or business interruption cover among others. Find out more now

Free tips & advice from industry leaders

Draw ideas and inspiration from high-profile CEOs who have successfully grown their companies. For this free weekly service sign up today.

Get started with Barclays Business Banking

Choose from 3 great Start-up packages offering a range of business and banking solutions, from cashflow management software (QuickBooks or Sage) to VAT management solution. Plus, up to 2 years FREE banking (conditions apply). Apply online.