How the skills of Manchester United's Alex Ferguson can be used to construct a winning business team

And again: Alex Ferguson has created countless new teams during his 27 years

And again: Alex Ferguson has created countless new teams during his 27 years

By looking at the skills and leadership qualities of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, Simon Swan, co-founder of Hiring-Hub.com, looks at how this can be applied to the business world and the success of growth companies.

How non-executive directors can help with business development and succession

Outside perspective: Non-executive directors can advise on growth and exits

As non-executive directors play a progressively more influential role in how businesses grow, Caroline Belcher, partner and head of the exit planning practice at Cavendish Corporate Finance looks at what they can bring – particularly to the sale process.

Barclays - a lesson in leadership

Stephen Archer, business analyst and director at UK-based business consultancy Spring Partnerships, looks at how the fall-out of the Barclays Libor scandal impacts on the role of leaders in business.

How to avoid ‘group think’ in established companies

Two dimensional: 'Group think' can lead boards to miss out on big direction changes

The ability to make big strategic decisions is an important part of any company board. Mike Robson, director at advisory firm Azure Partners, looks at how business must avoid the 'group think' mentality.

An uphill march for the manufacturers

British manufacturing has come under increasing pressure to help boost the UK’s economy, writes Mike Norfield, CEO of Team Telecom Group.

Effective board attributes

Attributes for boardroom leadership

For any board to be effective there are some prerequisites that its members need. 

Identifying a fragmented board

A lack of agreement or, worse still, outright conflict at board level is one of the biggest barriers to success that a company can face.

Reducing the risk of bad debt

Bad debts can strangle a business

A good credit control system can be considered the lifeblood of a business. Terry Irwin of TCii Strategic and Management Consultants explains ways to reduce the risk presented to your business by bad debt.

Leading success in UK manufacturing

UK manufacturers are thriving, having come through a challenging couple of years. Two business leaders talk about how they are revolutionising the industry.

Allowing investors to take a cut

Growth capital can help fulfill potential

You have made it on your own so far, why share now? Simon Clark, partner at Fidelity Growth, explains when investment can help expand a business.

Boost your business brainpower

A Master of Business Administration, or MBA, seems to confer considerable career benefits regardless of industry or academic background. We speak to graduates to find out how the qualification has helped them in business.

Overcome workplace stress

With stress being one of the leading causes of sick days, easing the symptoms should be at the top of every agenda.

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