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Growth Planning

Acquisitions thwarted by cultural differences

Research released by management consultancy Hay Group suggests that half of European mergers fail to achieve their stated objectives because of poor integration of cultures.

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VC legends

The Business XL and GP Bullhound Investor AllStars Awards recognised the nous, nerve and acumen of some of the key players on the UK's thriving venture capital scene.

Growth Planning

A senior moment

Paul Moran, the Bank of Ireland's Head of Healthcare, looks at the trends and opportunities ahead in healthcare and how the bank plans to respond.

Growth Planning

Secrets of successful business negotiation

Running a successful company requires negotiating prowess. When it comes to getting the best deal, ensure you’re not letting yourself down, writes Michael Jackson.

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Driving value with a recurring revenue model

Fast growth might grab headlines, but you also want to build a business that's robust enough to survive a few knocks. Introducing a recurring revenue model could be the answer.

Growth Planning

Small talk

In this month's Small Talk motor mogul Sir Peter Vardy investments in Fresh Soap Deli and entrepreneur David Butler launches a business centre offering help to the next generation of business. Paul Driscoll reports.

Growth Planning

Top 50 Rising Stars

Phenomenal sales growth, healthy profits and service excellence are some of the qualities that make a rising star. Celebrating enterprise and innovation, Business XL’s annual survey brings you the UK’s 50 hottest mid-sized ventures to watch

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What Tesco can teach us

Unfortunately, “tall poppy” syndrome is a fact of business life in the UK. The more successful or prominent a business or other enterprise becomes, the greater the amount of criticism it attracts. It isn’t the most endearing of our national traits, and I believe that it underlines much of Tesco’s savaging.

Growth Planning

Top 50 Rising Stars

Phenomenal sales growth, healthy profits and service excellence are some of the qualities that make a rising star. Celebrating enterprise and innovation, Business XL’s annual survey brings you the UK’s 50 hottest mid-sized ventures to watch

Growth Planning

What Tesco can teach us

Unfortunately, “tall poppy” syndrome is a fact of business life in the UK. The more successful or prominent a business or other enterprise becomes, the greater the amount of criticism it attracts. It isn’t the most endearing of our national traits, and I believe that it underlines much of Tesco’s savaging.

Growth Planning

Meet the eco-entrepreneurs

‘A lot of environmental initiatives are seen as costing money – for example, going carbon neutral – but this one offers the double whammy of cost savings and doing something to help the environment.’

Growth Planning

Losing interest in banks

One in four senior executives has no idea of the rate of interest they receive on their company's cash deposits.

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Investor relations are a sound investment

For publicly listed companies, investor relations are an essential tool for keeping shareholders and potential investors abreast of corporate news.

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Choosing office space

Moving offices is a major upheaval for a company. Marc Barber speaks to business chiefs who have successfully moved lock, stock and barrel.