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Growth Planning

Expanding your global footprint

Taking a business worldwide should be implemented from a very early stage with a few key strategies.

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How VCTs are funding the growth of British start-ups

Once traditionally the finance of choice for lower mid-market buy-out businesses, Alex Macpherson, head of the ventures team at Octopus Investments, explains how his funds are now backing enterprising and dynamic younger firms.

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Untapped strength: How SMEs can unlock balance sheets to finance growth 

Adrian Sainsbury, CEO of the commercial division of Close Brothers, explores asset-based finance route and explains how the approach can be flexible for businesses.

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Top five reasons why investors don’t invest

Fergal O'Mullane, director at retail tech accelerator Eccomplished, looks at the key issues that prevent investors from backing companies.

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Top tips for growing your start-up business

Before going full steam ahead with ramping up business growth, consider what must be done initially to give the best possible chance for success.

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Pursuing business growth? It pays to know your limits and relinquish control

When a company reaches a certain stage, XLN Business Services founder Christian Nellemann believes it is critical to take a step back and allow the talent assembled to flourish.

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Six key success factors of standout SMEs

David Smithson, UK head of SMEs at audit and advisory firm Mazars, details the key practices SMEs should consider to ensure they stand out from the crowd.

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Finding time to succeed: Four foolproof ways to grow your business

Isla Wilson, founder and director of Ruby Star, examines the simple steps companies must address when looking at growth.

Growth Planning

Six key success factors of standout SMEs

David Smithson, UK head of SMEs at audit and advisory firm Mazars, details the key practices SMEs should consider to ensure they stand out from the crowd.

Growth Planning

Finding time to succeed: Four foolproof ways to grow your business

Isla Wilson, founder and director of Ruby Star, examines the simple steps companies must address when looking at growth.

Growth Planning

Starting to grow across borders? Don’t underestimate the power of local nuance

Rising confidence amongst UK SMEs is leading to a surge in firms looking to new international markets for the first time in order to grow sales. However, a lack of understanding of their target market's local nuances can create unwelcome headaches, says TMF Group regional managing director Michael Adams.

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Identifying the best way to sell into a new foreign market

Philip Wye, COO at iOra Software, taps into his own personal experience of growing a global company to analyse three key topics key to success.

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How to achieve rapid revenue increase

Having set up shop in 2009, P2P Mailing managing director Paul Galpin discusses how the company has experienced fast growth and shares his tips on how to do the same.

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How planning factors into a successful family business

Max Hudson and Katie Forsyth, partner and trainee solicitor at Payne Hicks Beach, lift the lid on the elements essential for a successful family business.