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How the skills of Manchester United's Alex Ferguson can be used to construct a winning business team
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Adapting to reduced circumstances
A new era of raised taxes and lower public spending presents fresh challenges. Three business leaders tell GB how they plan to thrive in this age of national austerity.
How to avoid a flat-lining business
The majority of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) suffer to some extent from a potentially fatal condition, writes Clive Newell, director of business services provider Halagen.
Keep your business flame alive
All too often the spark of innovation fades as a company grows in scale and achieves success. GrowthBusiness finds out how to keep that creative fire burning and move the business on to its next stage of growth.
Feng shui for the office
Forget the rubber plant in the corner of the room, British offices need an injection of life and design to inspire, writes Opportunity Peterborough director Neil Darwin.
Confront a business disaster
When an Icelandic volcano erupted in April to release a plume of ash and debris, few UK bosses could have thought the event would affect them. But it did. GrowthBusiness reports on how to plan for the unexpected.
Born to sell
From market trader to serial entrepreneur, Parcel2Go's Fil Adams-Mercer has experienced plenty of highs and lows since leaving school at 15.
Harnessing employee intelligence
If a product or a marketing campaign is going to fail, there's a good chance that someone inside the business already knows. That's why companies are using technology to find out what their employees really think.
Business support faces axe
Concern is mounting that the government's £1 billion 'regional growth fund' is a smokescreen for crippling cuts in much needed support and funding for entrepreneurs and start-up companies in the UK.
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