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Growth Planning

Global expansion on a shoestring

British businesses don’t need to open an overseas office to start trading internationally. There are smart ways for companies to expand their customer base geographically without making a massive and risky investment.

Growth Planning

Growth Planning

Breaking into the US

Expansion across the Atlantic is the dream of most entrepreneurial British businesses, but it’s difficult to pull off.

Growth Planning

Warning signs when raising capital from external investors

People often ask me what are the real 'turn-offs' for companies wanting to raise capital from external investors.

Growth Planning

Some simple techniques for gaining planning permission

For business owners and managers, gaining planning permission can seem akin to winning the lottery. Christine Hereward, a partner at Howard Kennedy, explains a few simple techniques that can ease the process.

Growth Planning

Protecting IP in China

Despite China’s questionable record in defending IP, the experience of British business Strix suggests officials are increasingly recognising the importance of protecting company’s rights.

Growth Planning

Eastern prospects: India vs China

With high-level British delegations having visited both China and India recently, GB details why there has never been a better time for UK exporters to explore the potential of these increasingly influential markets.

Growth Planning

Is your IP deal-ready?

Nicholas Jones and Tania Clark of Withers & Rogers highlight how IP rights can make or break M&A deals.

Growth Planning

Making Asian acquisitions work

Attracted by a market of close to 2 billion people, many Western companies are eyeing acquisition targets in China and Southeast Asia. GB looks at how to overcome potential pitfalls when conducting deals in the region.

Growth Planning

Is your IP deal-ready?

Nicholas Jones and Tania Clark of Withers & Rogers highlight how IP rights can make or break M&A deals.

Growth Planning

Making Asian acquisitions work

Attracted by a market of close to 2 billion people, many Western companies are eyeing acquisition targets in China and Southeast Asia. GB looks at how to overcome potential pitfalls when conducting deals in the region.

Growth Planning

Partial exits as a route for business owners planning their retirement

David Coulton, a regional director at Venture Structured Finance, discusses partial exits as a route for business owners planning their retirement.

Growth Planning

How to make your company shine

Business expansion may not be easy, but that's not to say it's impossible. So how are CEOs expanding their businesses?

Growth Planning

Post-merger integration

Ensuring a business merger works well is something that shouldn't be left down to luck.

Growth Planning

Asset-based lending picking up

Business lending from ABL providers increased slightly in the second quarter of the year.

Partner content

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

Accounting and Finance Software

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.

Opinion

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