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A question of leadership
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Social entrepreneur: Camilla Batmanghelidjh
Kid's Company founder Camilla Batmanghelidjh talks about the challenges she faced in setting up the venture.
Building brands online
Economist Ronan Lyons argues that the internet has broken down barriers to entry across the economy, giving individuals the chance to build their own brands.
Recession forecast from the CBI
Richard Lambert, director-general of the CBI, gives his view on how long the recession will last and how much worse it will get.
Maximise your efficiency
The slack time caused by a downturn provides the perfect opportunity to look at ways of making your business more efficient.
Pep talks and sympathy
David Spears, managing director at component manufacturer Brandauer, talks about strategies for handling staff during difficult times.
Business tips from Tim Smit
Tim Smit, founder and chief executive of Cornwall tourist attraction The Eden Project, explains why he distrusts business jargon and believes the best ideas are dreamed up around the kitchen table.
Assessing cloud computing
Business leaders explain what the benefits of cloud computing have been for their organisations.
Don't run out of cash
It's the most basic thing in business, but it's the downfall of many a company. Here are some tips on how to manage cash.
Budget 2009: The CBI's verdict
Richard Lambert, director-general of the CBI, gives his prognosis for the UK economy following Alistair Darling's second Budget.
Social entrepreneur: Boo Armstrong
Boo Armstrong, MD of complementary medicine specialist GetWellUK, explains how she turned her charity into a financially viable operation.
Social entrepreneur: Uday Thakkar
Uday Thakkar, MD of consultancy Red Ochre, on why he abandoned a successful corporate career to set up a social enterprise.
The next stage of the digital revolution
Peter Hinssen, a professor at London Business School, explains how the increasing computerisation of life will affect your business.
Thriving in a Downturn
Entrepreneurs reveal how they are minimising risk while also seeking to grow their businesses.
Nanotechnology: Steve Currall
Steve Currall, visiting professor of entrepreneurship at London Business School, discusses the power of nanotechnology.
Decision Time: Zeger Degraeve
Zeger Degraeve, professor of decision sciences at London Business School, discusses the trick of making the right decision the first time.
Social entrepreneur: Kresse Wesling
Kresse Wesling, founder of recycling company Eako, explains why she gives half of her profits away to waste management charities.
Assessing business ideas
John Mullins, an associate professor at London Business School, asks how you distinguish between a superficially attractive idea and a real beauty.
Only copy the good stuff
Many businesses are built by imitating existing models while giving them a unique twist. Freek Vermeulen, an associate professor at London Business School, explains how you can avoid copying the bad practices along with the good ones.
Research
- A comprehensive overview of cash shells on AIM and PLUS, companies that have become a significant feature on the market landscape.
Liquidity Drivers on AIM
In the first ever deep analysis of trading values and volumes on AIM, Growth Company Investor, in association with BDO Stoy Hayward, will be shining their research light on the pre-eminent companies on AIM.
Spotlight on AIM 2009 research
The fifth annual examination of the entire AIM market, detailing the fastest growing companies on the junior market, aswell as the most profitable and the least profitable businesses.
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AIM Guide 2007/2008
The 2007/2008 AIM Guide contains essential information for anyone interested in the Alternative Investment Market.
Business XL
Business XL is written by leaders for leaders. The magazine is a fountain of inside information and knowledge, which can only be delivered by people who have started, bought and grown their own business.
M&A Magazine
M&A Magazine is the leading mid-market monthly corporate finance publication in the UK.
Events Calendar
Rosenblatt New Energy Awards 2010
25th February, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD
Email and web security - a free guide
Worried about spam, viruses, data doss and use policy? Not sure where to begin?
Recruitment strategies during a recession - Free guide
When a recession hits, or when your busy periods become less frequent, recruitment plans will undoubtedly be affected. To overcome this, all you need to do is alter your recruitment strategies. Download your free guide today.
Royal Mail can help your business grow
However you’re looking to grow – by finding new customers, developing your existing customers or by saving time and money – Royal Mail can help. Just spend a couple of minutes telling us about your company, and we’ll send you a tailored growth pack, designed specifically to help you grow your business. Get started.
Take part in our competition and win a laptop
Growthbusiness.co.uk has teamed up with Insurantz.com to find out from you the secret of your business's longevity.
– Is it having a knack for hiring the right people or knowing that if you want something done properly, you need to do it yourself?
– Are you adept at reacting to changing market conditions and going the extra mile for your customers?
– Have you always had a keen eye for the numbers or made sure you have someone on board who does?
If your business has proven itself over a number of years, or if you know of a great local business and think it should be entered, then we want to hear about it!
A judging panel will draw up a shortlist of entrants for you to vote on to decide who will become the Growth Business Local Legend.
The winning company will receive computer equipment worth up to £500, plus £1,000 of business insurance (or free business cover up to an annual premium of £1,000 for larger businesses) all courtesy of our partners at Insurantz.com.
All shortlisted businesses will receive marketing collateral to promote your entry and encourage support from your customers and business associates. Everyone who enters the competition will automatically receive a 10% discount voucher code off insurance products bought from Insurantz.com.
To access the discount voucher code, please complete the survey.
At Insurantz..com, we encourage entrepreneurship, so start-up businesses are not charged extra when other insurers may decline or charge more. Insurantz.com offers a double-the-difference price guarantee on premiums where a better deal is found within 14 days of the cover start date.