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Tuesday 29th July 2008


Fraud to rise in downturn

Business fraud, already at record levels, is expected to increase further as companies and individuals come under increasing pressure to make ends meet. Michael Mulligan, a corporate recovery partner at law firm Halliwells, explains how to protect your company against criminal activity.   Read More

Friday 23rd May 2008


Your sales team in a slowdown

There are a lot of sales people talking about an economic slowdown at the moment, and whether it’s true or not, it can become self-fulfilling. Andy Preston, founder of sales training company Outstanding Results, offers his advice on how to promote confidence and success in a difficult climate.   Read More

Friday 11th April 2008


Protecting great designs

Patents and design registration are the two legal defences your product has against plagiarists. In essence, patents protect ‘new’ and ‘inventive’ ideas, while design registration protects the look of your product, provided it is ‘new’ and ‘of individual character’.   Read More

Thursday 27th March 2008


Cleantech: just another bubble?

The continuing enthusiasm for sustainability suggests a fantastic opportunity for entrepreneurs. Sam Richardson, investment director at venture capital firm E-Synergy Ventures, asks whether the clamour for cleantech is genuine or yet another fad.   Read More

Wednesday 12th March 2008


Surviving a recession

A recession can be like a volcano: to survive you have to move fast. As the economy becomes increasingly volatile, Ken Jacobson gives his take on what MDs, CEOs and owner managers need to do to keep their companies safe.   Read More

Friday 11th January 2008


PLUS points

Despite intense media interest in AIM, there has been scant attention paid to an interesting alternative: the PLUS Markets Group, or plain PLUS. Yet PLUS is growing in popularity, with 40 companies joining the market in 2007, writes Nick Winters, a partner at business advisory firm Vantis.   Read More

Tuesday 9th October 2007


In it for the long haul

Fast growth might grab headlines, but you also want to build a business that's robust enough to survive a few knocks. Introducing a recurring revenue model could be the answer.   Read More

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