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Growth Planning

Advice Clinic: Movers and shakers in UK M&A

Patrick Wilkins, a regional director with Venture Structured Finance, gives his views on the current state of the M&A market and whether he thinks private equity and venture capital are driving deal activity

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Cross-border disputes

James Wingfield, a solicitor specialising in cross-border commercial litigation at Howard Kennedy, looks at cross-border business disputes and how different laws apply.

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Step back to strategise

John Cheney, chief executive of Workbooks.com, remarks that Beyond Performance, by Scott Keller and Colin Price, enables business leaders to step back and look at their business strategically.

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Key ingredients for a business strategy

David Crabb, MD of Cambridge Online, details how he developed a business strategy that is more than just ‘pie in the sky’.

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Hostel boosters

Josh Wyatt, director of hospitality and leisure at Patron Capital, explains why the firm has invested €100 million (£87 million) in the Generator Hostels chain.

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Pursuing global ambitions

Big cost savings, millions of buyers and huge choice are just three reasons why every company, no matter how small, should be doing business worldwide.

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Growing the smaller global game

Five-a-side football has grown significantly since launching in the 1980s. Powerleague’s commercial director Nigel Hargreaves explains the business's plans for international expansion including a tilt at America.

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Changing tack and making changes in your market

We all know that from time to time that a market in which we are very strong has its problems, and this can in some cases seriously undermine one's business.

Growth Planning

Growing the smaller global game

Five-a-side football has grown significantly since launching in the 1980s. Powerleague’s commercial director Nigel Hargreaves explains the business's plans for international expansion including a tilt at America.

Growth Planning

Changing tack and making changes in your market

We all know that from time to time that a market in which we are very strong has its problems, and this can in some cases seriously undermine one's business.

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Leading a management buy-out

Debbie Klein, chief executive of marketing communications agency Engine, explains that despite needing to take a deep breath before leading a management buy-out, it was her best business decision.

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When two become one – Post-deal integration after an acquisition

Post-deal integration is a vital part of any acquisition, but what strategies are businesses employing for integration to ensure the optimum return on investment?

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Persevere to gain R&D tax credits

For most tech businesses, research and development (R&D) is the driving force behind growth. We explain why it's worth it for innovative businesses to claim tax credits.

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The importance of commissioning due diligence – a new era of self-discovery

Pre-completion due diligence makes up the nuts and bolts of any deal, and it has become increasingly critical in the years since the credit crunch.