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Leadership & Management

Growth in a downturn

GrowthBusiness reports on recession-busting businesses in the UK.

Less lonely at the top

No one wants to see ignorance or indecision in their CEO, but leaders are human too. Here's how executive coaching can help.

Know your strengths

It’s assumed that entrepreneurs make good leaders, but I’m not so sure, writes Michael Jackson.

Marketing & Sales

Five fleet cars for under £25,000

Steer your purchasing decision in the right direction with our round-up of the five most popular fleet cars on the market.

Local search: get noticed

Most internet users use local search techniques to locate products and services in their area. Steve Barnes, CEO of online search specialist Infoserve, explains how you can get in on the action.

Business Expansion

Overseas distribution dos and don'ts

GrowthBusiness talks to entrepreneurs who have cracked overseas markets, including a laser manufacturer and a distributor of Hello Kitty-branded mobile phones.

Distribution models: an overview

When distributing your products overseas, it's important to get the model right. Here are four to choose from.

My best business decision: Sam Sharma

Sam Sharma, CEO of courier company Rico Logistics, took a massive risk when he decided to set up a national delivery network.

Human Resources

Know the retirement rules

Sikin Andela, partner at Glovers Solicitors, warns of potential legal battles over requests to work beyond retirement age and reveals how to avoid them.

Managing remote workers

With more of us wanting to run our own race rather than the rat race, remote working is now used as a tool to attract and retain good staff.

Why HR makes you sick

Human resources (HR) professionals are most likely to become ill as a result of work, according to research.

For companies operating on the frontiers of technology, intellectual property is an essential defence. But it can also be a cash cow, an exit tool or even a weapon against competitors. GrowthBusiness investigates.

Business card bliss

Every mover and shaker knows that you don’t make a business a success by sitting behind your desk thinking about strategy.

YouTube in the workplace

Banning YouTube and Facebook tends to be among the first entries on a company’s internet policy.

Legal Advice

Liabilities when buying an insolvent business

A business that’s gone bust can represent a real opportunity for a canny acquirer, but the legal rights of the existing employees must be taken into account.

Taking another company to court

Litigation is often seen by businesses as a waste of time and money, but if you handle it in the right way you can minimise costs and maximise returns. Sarah Murray, an associate at law firm Stevens & Bolton, explains.

Escaping the UK tax system

Tax changes have left some feeling the UK’s no longer the best place to base their business. But shaking off your tax liabilities isn't as easy as it sounds. We look at the legal implications of business migration.

Search Marketing for a Growing Business

If you’re a growing business Optimease can help you gain a competitive advantage by helping you increase your website traffic, leads and online sales, with best practise search engine marketing via SEO and PPC management services. Visit www.Optmease.co.uk to discuss our search marketing solutions, and how we can also help with SEO design consultancy and web development project management.

Free business valuation

Established in 1991, with offices UK wide, Avondale are the leading specialist advisors in the sale and purchase of commercial businesses. With our proven track record, you will find a market leader and resourceful partner in Avondale. For a free business valuation and no obligation, professional consultation, in the strictest of confidence, email av@avondale.co.uk, call 01737 240888 or visit www.avondale.co.uk

Free mobile broadband is here

Get FREE mobile broadband when you sign up to BT Business Total Broadband Option 2 or 3. You'll have access to the internet wherever there's mobile or Wi-Fi coverage. Get connected now.

Research

Institutional Investors in AIM 2008

Growth Company Investor presents this brand new research of institutional activity on AIM.

Spotlight on AIM 2008

This unique research report provides a comprehensive assessment of AIM and reveals the best-and worst-performing stocks on AIM of last year.

VCT Special Report 2008

A comprehensive report on VCTs and over £1 billion in investment trusts just waiting to be invested in fast growth ventures.

10 Reasons Why Your Email is More Secure in a Hosted Environment versus an In-House

Take an in-depth look at the security risks associated with complex business email configurations and how hosted email solutions stack up.

10 Steps to a Successful CRM Implementation

Follow these 10 steps to help ensure that your CRM implementation is a success, from the planning stages to post-deployment improvements.

3 Steps to Creating Personalized Customer Support Experiences

Learn how tailoring support interactions to fit the specific circumstances of an account can not only increase customer satisfaction, but also increase revenue.

TouchSearch - Bringing customers to you

We can increase your online visibility and brand exposure by getting your website listed above your competitors’ in Google and other search engines. This will help you maximise your online marketing ROI and drive highly targeted visitors and leads to your site. Get in touch today and we’ll get you ahead of the competition.

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