Business Leaders and Leadership | Interviews with Successful British 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.

Silicon savvy

It is easy to forget some of the fantastic successes and innovations that entrepreneurs have created over the past decade, writes Simon Cook, CEO of venture capital firm DFJ Esprit.

From manager to leader

What qualities does it take to go from being a successful and efficient business manager to a powerful and inspiring business leader? We ask entrepreneurs and experts for their views.

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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.

How I made $700 million

Jos White, co-founder of MessageLabs, tells GB about the company’s big-ticket sale to Symantec and explains why he’s spreading the proceeds among young tech businesses through his VC firm Notion Capital.

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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)

Getting Started with Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx) is a comprehensive beginners guide for the Ubuntu operating system; it features comprehensive guides, How Tos and information on anything you need to know after first installing Ubuntu.

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.

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