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“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” — Sir Winston Churchill

Entrepreneurs

Learning when to pivot

Finding the right niche market to target is often a big decision, and for Giles Palmer, CEO of social media monitoring company Brandwatch, it took more than one pivot.

Entrepreneurs

Knowing when to change a business strategy – Best business decision case study

Samantha Sida, co-founder of out-of-home adverting network Limited Space, discusses how a business strategy shift for the business in its early years lead to significant successes.

Entrepreneurs

Going from paper to digital – Best business decisions case study

Making the move away from traditional paper printing to digital formats has allowed Altaimage to move with the times: managing partner Robert King explains why.

Growth Planning

The counter-intuitive approach to managing in an economic downturn

The obvious strategy to survive any downturn is consolidation. Kate Tojeiro, founder of leadership consultancy Xfusion, explains why taking a more progressive approach could be more lucrative.

Entrepreneurs

Shutting up shop and trying again – Best business decision case study

Kevin Fortune, founder and managing director of IT business Sussed IT, explains why his best business decision was to sack himself and start all over again.

Growth Planning

Game on for business opportunities at the London Olympics

The Olympic torch is steadily making its way towards London and businesses are eyeing up the opportunities this international event will offer up. GrowthBusiness talks to companies hoping for success during the Games, and others afraid of falling at the first hurdle.

Opinion

The height of ambition

From Dubai's skyscrapers to the iPad, bold visions of how things could be different have the power to transform the world we live in.

Entrepreneurs

Listen to your customer – Best business decision case study

Norman Shaw, founder and managing director of ExactTrak, explains why seeking feedback during product development helped re-direct the company and secure investment.

Opinion

On the wrong tack

Governments may be too constrained to take truly tough decisions, but business owners have little choice.

News

Spinoffs set to dominate 2012

Corporate spin-offs are set to increase by 92 per cent to £250 billion in 2012, research finds.

Opinion

The art of the trade-off

Trade-offs are a necessary part of business life but they can be painfully difficult for a CEO.

Entrepreneurs

Sideline to mainline

Sarah Anglim, managing director at Meteor Parking, tells GrowthBusiness that leaving her law career behind ended up being her best business decision.

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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