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Why disruptive innovation succeeds

Javier Rojas, Silicon Valley MD at Kennet Partners, discusses The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton Christiansen.

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Good manager, bad manager

They’re the fulcrum of a company on a fast growth trajectory. But they're also adept at playing politics and keeping the boss happy. So what makes a good middle manager and how do you spot a bad one?

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Ahead of the game

The leading lights of AIM and PLUS were celebrated at the Growth Company Awards. GB meets the winners.

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Dangerous business – Preparing your company for a crisis

From global financial meltdown to a volcanic eruption, the one sure thing in business is that you never know what is around the corner, writes Simon Cook, CEO of venture capitalist DFJ Esprit.

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Jos White: How I made $700 million

Jos White, co-founder of MessageLabs, tells us about the company's big-ticket sale to Symantec and explains why he is spreading the proceeds among young tech businesses through his VC firm Notion Capital.

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Business boffins – Does high IQ gives you an edge in business?

Does the brightest CEO make for the best CEO? GrowthBusiness speaks to the boffins and the self-made millionaires to find out whether an exceptionally high IQ gives you the extra edge in business.

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Punch above your weight

Jos White, who sold his company MessageLabs for US$695 million, on why it's so important to act like a bigger business than you really are.

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What Woolworths’ CEO did next

A long and distinguished career in retail came to an abrupt end for former Woolworths CEO Trevor Bish-Jones when he left the chain shortly before it went into administration. He talks exclusively to GrowthBusiness UK.

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Punch above your weight

Jos White, who sold his company MessageLabs for US$695 million, on why it's so important to act like a bigger business than you really are.

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What Woolworths’ CEO did next

A long and distinguished career in retail came to an abrupt end for former Woolworths CEO Trevor Bish-Jones when he left the chain shortly before it went into administration. He talks exclusively to GrowthBusiness UK.

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Minicab monarch: John Griffin

John Griffin is the man behind Addison Lee, an acquisitive, multi-million pound minicab business which is taking on the might of London's black taxi drivers.

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Small but perfectly formed

The past year saw a strong rally for small-cap companies, but some were singled out for particular distinction in the Quoted Company Awards.

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Why I got out of the property sector

Mitchell Feldman, co-founder of The Internet Group, explains why withdrawing from the property sector was one of the shrewdest decisions he ever made.

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Growth creators: Power Top 50 2010

The entrepreneurs who make things happen. The investors who refuse to stand still. Meet the Business XL Power Top 50, the most influential risk takers and deal makers on the UK's growth company scene.

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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

Accounting and Finance Software

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