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Why ABS spells a new dawn for legal M&A
The Alternative Business Structure (ABS) licence granted to private equity-backed Parabis could herald many more marriages between buy-out houses and law firms.
Africa’s entrepreneurial culture
The spirit of doing it yourself is growing in Africa, and help is now coming from unlikely sources.
The expertise behind a gold
Team GB's Olympians owe their success not just to their natural talent, but to the deep pools of knowledge and experience they have been able to draw on.
Be a winner, not a whiner
If complaining was an Olympic sport, the Brits would win hands down.
Amazon and Facebook join the London party
As Facebook and Amazon join the London movement, are we about to lose our talented tech developers before they've even had a chance to work their magic.
I’ll tell you if you tell me
Pay is often a prickly issue that can lead to all manner of inter-office rivalry.
The big banks and their challengers
A pack of increasingly aggressive competitors is snapping at the heels of the big high-street names, who have a job on their hands to regain public trust.
Let’s do it our way
Nobody ever likes being told what to do, particularly when it comes from someone who doesn’t really know what they’re talking about.
AIM to please
Our new research into AIM paints a rosier picture than a year ago.
Please sir, can I have some more?
The regions of England need a good meal, not the crumbs that Nick Clegg's Regional Growth Fund is providing.
Time is now
Lucy Armstrong, chair of the CBI’s SME Council, argues that businesses have put off investment decisions for too long.
Move over, Merlin
It’s time to replace the failed Project Merlin with a more radical solution to the UK’s business finance freeze, argues Barclay Lamont, who puts the case for a microfinance-based model.
Saying no to new business
Knowing when to turn down opportunities with new clients is just as important as knowing which ones to pursue, writes Chris Merrington.
The Roberto Martinez syndrome
The Wigan manager’s strength of conviction in his own strategy is a shining example to all business leaders.
The buzz about Beecroft
The notion of no-fault dismissals has split the business world in two.
Talent farming
The importance of national and corporate boundaries is diminishing as everyone piles into the global war for talent.
The height of ambition
From Dubai’s skyscrapers to the iPad, bold visions of how things could be different have the power to transform the world we live in.
Uncomfortable truths
There are a few golden rules to consider when rescuing a business or performing a turnaround.
The Wonga way
Wonga has become the latest in a long line of small business finance white knights.
Listen to your customer
Norman Shaw, founder and managing director of ExactTrak, explains why seeking feedback during product development helped re-direct the company and secure investment.
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