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Growth Planning

Partnering with China

George Lossius, CEO of AIM-listed UK software and services business Publishing Technology, looks back at the company's expansion into China back in 2011 and explains how best to tackle the move.

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The golden age of start-ups

Richard Prime, founder of Sonovate, looks at how barriers to entry have dropped for today's entrepreneurs and why simpler times were not necessarily better.

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Powering your fleet

With an array of funding packages available, investing in a fleet of vans or company cars can seem like a daunting prospect. GrowthBusiness speaks to firms that have got on the road.

Growth Planning

Game on for business opportunities at the London Olympics

The Olympic torch is steadily making its way towards London and businesses are eyeing up the opportunities this international event will offer up. GrowthBusiness talks to companies hoping for success during the Games, and others afraid of falling at the first hurdle.

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Celebrating the fifth New Energy Awards

An energy efficient Britain is vital for the future and the fifth New Energy Awards celebrated those companies and individuals helping to make it possible. GrowthBusiness talks to the award winners about the challenges ahead.

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Leading a fast-growth business

Leading a fast-growth business is uncannily like mountaineering. Don’t look down or you’ll get dizzy with your success and how far you’ve got. Then you’ll fall off. Just look up and keep going until you get to the top, says Chris Ingram.

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Access All Areas – Building an export business

To make it big, UK manufacturers need to think global. GrowthBusiness talks to business leaders who have broken into new markets.

Growth Planning

The 17 steps to set your business up for recovery

While times remain tough, an eventual economic upturn is inevitable, and it may come sooner than expected. GrowthBusiness finds out how you can be prepared.

Growth Planning

Access All Areas – Building an export business

To make it big, UK manufacturers need to think global. GrowthBusiness talks to business leaders who have broken into new markets.

Growth Planning

The 17 steps to set your business up for recovery

While times remain tough, an eventual economic upturn is inevitable, and it may come sooner than expected. GrowthBusiness finds out how you can be prepared.

Growth Planning

Public spirited

The eighth Grant Thornton Quoted Company Awards produced some worthy winners. GrowthBusiness talks to those who emerged victorious.

Growth Planning

Making overseas manufacturing work 

Avoiding the pitfalls of overseas manufacturing is an important consideration for businesses considering the move.

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Taking control with an MBO

Management buy-outs provide an opportunity for courageous executives to raise the stakes and drive change.

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Hong Kong – Gateway to the East

At a time when the government is driving for export growth, UK businesses should consider Hong Kong on its own merits as well as being a gateway to China. GrowthBusiness travels to the city to investigate.