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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.

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Planet X Bikes plots expansion course ahead of 2014 Tour de France UK visit

As the UK is increasingly swept up in Bradley Wiggins mania, Sheffield-based Planet X Bikes is gearing up for rapid growth on the back of a new funding package.

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Government unveils its entrepreneurs in residence to advise on SME issues

Rekha Mehr and Lawrence Tomlinson are set to become entrepreneurs in residence for the government and provide advice to business secretary Vince Cable.

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Alastair Mills on Six Degrees Group’s thirteenth ‘final puzzle piece’ acquisition

GrowthBusiness catches up with Six Degrees founder and serial entrepreneur Alastair Mills to find out how his business has been bedding in its numerous acquisitions and what its latest purchase adds to the company.

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Entrepreneurs' wish list for George Osborne's 2013 Budget speech

Ahead of George Osborne's third March Budget speech, GrowthBusiness speaks with entrepreneurs from around the country in various sectors to find out what they would like to see come out of the annual announcement.

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Jenny Griffiths: From Iraq fighter to countryside entrepreneur

To coincide with International Women's Day, female entrepreneur Jenny Griffiths tells us about her journey from overseas soldier to business builder.

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Theo Paphitis calls time on Dragons’ Den

Theo Paphitis has left TV investment show Dragons' Den to focus on the growth of his portfolio companies which include Robert Dyas and Boux Avenue.

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The entrepreneurial age: Does it really matter?

Starting and growing a business can be a daunting prospect, but for Davor Hebel, partner at investment firm Fidelity Growth Partners, age shouldn't be a stalling point.

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Theo Paphitis calls time on Dragons’ Den

Theo Paphitis has left TV investment show Dragons' Den to focus on the growth of his portfolio companies which include Robert Dyas and Boux Avenue.

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The entrepreneurial age: Does it really matter?

Starting and growing a business can be a daunting prospect, but for Davor Hebel, partner at investment firm Fidelity Growth Partners, age shouldn't be a stalling point.

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20 of the best business decisions examples

We asked business leaders across the UK: What was your best business decision?

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Entrepreneurs worth £130,000 a year to UK economy, but more SMEs needed

An influx of small and medium-sized enterprises are needed to bring the UK economy back to pre-recession standards, according to new research.

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From Houdini through Stringfellow – the casino rebirth of the Hippodrome

After plying his trade building bingo halls in the 1980s and 90s, Simon Thomas has turned his hand to the casino market - and in doing so has breathed life back into a London icon.

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Keep an eye on all aspects of the business

Despite recruiting someone specifically to do office-based operational support, Raj Sukkersudha, managing director of Q3 Internet Services, ended up having to repair the errors of his new hire.

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Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

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Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

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Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

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Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial