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Liam Black: Difficult times for social enterprises

Liam Black, co-founder of leadership development organisation Wavelength Communications, explains how the downturn is creating a harsher environment for social enterprises.

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Looking for life after delisting

With regulation and costs increasing and markets slack, many smaller companies have chosen to delist from AIM. Robert Tyerman reports.

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The enterprising county of Yorkshire

The gutsy get-up-and-go spirit of Yorkshire and the Humber is helping to see the region through recessionary gloom. GB reports on the attractions of the area for the growing business.

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Defusing the fiscal bomb

Andrew Jupp, national head of tax at accountancy firm Tenon, argues that the UK’s growing businesses need more help from the government. James Harris reports

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Shareholders’ revolt

A change in the law gives shareholders a new way to challenge directors

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The benefits of a JV

Even Simon Cowell and Sir Philip Green are seeing the benefits of a joint venture.

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New heights for Speechly Bircham 

With the UK legal profession in turmoil as staff are made redundant and offices close, it's unusual to hear about a firm expanding its flock. Marc Barber reports.

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Why a global presence is vital

Simon Cook, the CEO of venture capital firm DFJ Esprit, looks at why you should maintain an overseas presence.

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New heights for Speechly Bircham 

With the UK legal profession in turmoil as staff are made redundant and offices close, it's unusual to hear about a firm expanding its flock. Marc Barber reports.

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Why a global presence is vital

Simon Cook, the CEO of venture capital firm DFJ Esprit, looks at why you should maintain an overseas presence.

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Doing business with Argentina

Argentina has experienced unparalleled growth of late, but a lack of understanding has scared off UK businesses.

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21 ways to make your business go green

No longer the preserve of environmentalists, the concept of sustainability has entered the business mainstream. Here are 21 ways to grow your business and boost your bottom line by applying a bit of green thinking.

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Relocate to the Midlands

With leading universities, good transport links and affordable office space, the Midlands is proving to be the destination of choice for entrepreneurial ventures.

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Back on track

Hard choices do pay off. James Harris speaks to CEOs who have revived the fortunes of their respective companies.