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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.

Leadership & Management | Profiles

My leadership dilemmas

Recruitment is my biggest headache, explains Neil Franklin, founder in 1994 of telecoms outsourcing business Dataworkforce.

A cup of tea with…Hilarie Owen

Hilarie Owen, a former political scientist, founded the Institute of Leadership in 2000. She has recently launched RENEW, the register of executive and non-executive women.

Cally Affleck: What I wish I’d known

Former air hostess Cally Affleck and her husband Richard set up mail order coffee business Boaters in 1989 with £1,000.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The power of good PR

When PR works, it can work wonders.

Genius at work

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.

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