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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.

A new home for your IP

David Bowie’s done it. Guess? has done it. Dunkin’ Donuts has done it. And Yale University’s done it. They have all created special purpose vehicles for their intellectual property, writes Thayne Forbes, joint MD of brand valuation consultancy Intangible Business.

Legal Advice | Analysis

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.

Dealing with bad debt

Bad debt, the bane of the growing business, is on the rise. David Gordon, a solicitor at London-based commercial law firm DG Law, explains how to deal with this most soul-destroying of problems.

Companies Act Part Five

In its sheer scale, the Companies Act has set a new record for business legislation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Distribution models: an overview

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

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.

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