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So when did sleep become so profitable?

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There’s no ‘I’ in team: the dangers on over-relying on yourself

It's not uncommon for start-up CEOs to feel like their business may fall apart if they took the odd day off. But if this is more than just a feeling; if your business actually can’t operate without you, you may be in trouble. Haines Watts' Michael Davidson explains.

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How exports will lead the way in post-Brexit Britain

Here, we look at why the key to our economic future may lie with SME exporting.

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Five reasons you should move offices

If you’re unhappy with your current premises, here are five reasons why you should move offices.

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A post-election look at the markets: How will it affect me?

Here, we look at the markets' response to Trump ascent to the presidency and what it means for you.

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20 ways to avoid start-up failure

Founders of a previously successful business have a 30 per cent better chance of success with their next venture. Here's how to avoid start-up pitfalls on your way to the top.

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European expansion: is it right for your business?

The six-point checklist for expanding into Europe. Xanthe Vaughan Williams writes.

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8 tips for Black Friday success

Retail experts reveal their top tips for retailers looking to make Black Friday a hit, rather than a headache.

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European expansion: is it right for your business?

The six-point checklist for expanding into Europe. Xanthe Vaughan Williams writes.

Growth Planning

8 tips for Black Friday success

Retail experts reveal their top tips for retailers looking to make Black Friday a hit, rather than a headache.

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Preparing for 2017’s four biggest business trends

Phil Foster, managing director at business energy comparison site, Love Energy Savings highlights the four key trends to prepare for in the new year.

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Becoming purposeful: what all big and small companies need to know

Can you scale up while still holding onto the "magic" that made your start-up so special? Radley Yeldar's Paulina Lezama writes.

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Businesses must evolve to capitalise on the freelance economy

From tapping into niche expertise on a project-by-project basis to boosting temporary staff-counts in the busy season, Office Depot's Nigel Crunden explains when and how to make the most out of the UK's 1.6 million freelancers.

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When good hires go bad: London start-up prioritises culture fit in recruitment

Beyond personality, conscientiousness and integrity tests, ThriveMap measures how likely new hires are to succeed or fail based on practical insights about how a team works.