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Growth Planning

Expanding into the UK

Companies opening their first office in the UK are likely to be warmly welcomed by government agencies, but there may be cultural differences to navigate. We hear from five companies which have made the move.

Growth Planning

Growth Planning

My first £10 million – Three entrepreneurs’ routes to success

Hitting those double digits is no easy task, as these three entrepreneurs can testify.

Growth Planning

Eight myths about flexible working

Flexible working is a growing trend, but it still encounters some resistance from traditionalists. Here's why they're wrong.

Growth Planning

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.

Growth Planning

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.

Growth Planning

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.

Growth Planning

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

Growth Planning

Shareholders’ revolt

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

Growth Planning

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

Growth Planning

Shareholders’ revolt

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

Growth Planning

The benefits of a JV

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

Growth Planning

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.

Growth Planning

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.

Growth Planning

Doing business with Argentina

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

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