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Misadventure capital

A new fund backed by six major banks is to be launched to support growing businesses. The trouble is, confusion reigns over the details.

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The only way out

Companies often hire management consultants to break bad news, issue lay-offs and have someone external to blame. The Conservatives have the Liberal Democrats.

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Brain drain

The Brits are always dreaming up inventions. The trouble is, it doesn't usually go beyond the dreaming stage.

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The new optimism

We've spoken to 50 CEOs of fast-growing companies over the past few weeks. Here's what they had to say.

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Dysfunctional teams

I can’t get away from this idea that football is a goldfish bowl for demonstrating the best – and worst – in management practice.

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Summer funding

Being a European entrepreneur in the summer is a lonely occupation.

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What are we worth?

There's nothing like putting your own financial problems into perspective.

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Rules of investment

Here's my advice for telling potential investors what they really want to hear.

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What are we worth?

There's nothing like putting your own financial problems into perspective.

Opinion

Rules of investment

Here's my advice for telling potential investors what they really want to hear.

Opinion

Borrowing ideas

All the brave words uttered before the election about forcing banks to lend to businesses seem to have dissipated like so much hot air.

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Retail detail

There's a massive disparity in the fortunes of differently-sized retail businesses, according to data released today.

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The Role of Luck in Business

It’s funny how often the word luck comes into the conversation when people are discussing the subject of success in business.

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Cuts you can believe in 

It’s all go at Number 11, or rather no-go. No third runway, no ID cards, no new school buildings.

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.

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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