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Opinion

Advising entrepreneurs by extending the advice chain

In his third and final column on mentoring business builders, George Coelho explains how gaining access to one advisor can open the door to many more.

Opinion

Opinion

The accelerating death of the UK high street

Comet, Allied Carpets, HMV, Blockbuster – the casualties keep coming.

Opinion

Mentoring entrepreneurs through sleight of hand

In the second of three columns on advising entrepreneurs, George Coelho examines how advice givers should do their best to provide every conceivable advantage.

Opinion

Defining the optimum amount of capital to raise

Just how much is the right level of investment cash to raise, and what determines it?

Opinion

The government’s new business bank for SMEs

Neale Andrews, partner at law firm Mundays, looks at the government's new business bank and gives his wish list for things he'd like it to contain.

Opinion

How to mentor entrepreneurs by giving useful feedback

In the first of three columns on mentoring business builders, George Coelho looks at the notion of positive and critical feedback.

Opinion

Is 2013 the year when cleantech really makes its mark?

When Warren Buffet makes his feelings clear on a particular subject, people tend to listen.

Opinion

Top business and entrepreneurs news highlights of 2012

GrowthBusiness plots a course through 2012 and picks out the biggest developments in the mid-market business space.

Opinion

Is 2013 the year when cleantech really makes its mark?

When Warren Buffet makes his feelings clear on a particular subject, people tend to listen.

Opinion

Top business and entrepreneurs news highlights of 2012

GrowthBusiness plots a course through 2012 and picks out the biggest developments in the mid-market business space.

Opinion

Friends and family or venture capital?

Negotiating the gap between relatives support and institutional firepower in business funding.

Opinion

Kickstarting a chain of lawsuits?

Crowdfunding is new to the financing game and it's posing a few problems when it comes to legitimacy.

Opinion

Celebration time at the National Business Awards

Business builders from all levels of industry were celebrated at an evening set aside to celebrate British brilliance.

Opinion

Challenge the status quo like Branson

The recent hullabaloo about the tender for the West Coast train franchise set me thinking. 

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