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Growth Planning

Powering your fleet

With an array of funding packages available, investing in a fleet of vans or company cars can seem like a daunting prospect. GrowthBusiness speaks to firms that have got on the road.

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Game on

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.

Growth Planning

Celebrating the fifth New Energy Awards

An energy efficient Britain is vital for the future and the fifth New Energy Awards celebrated those companies and individuals helping to make it possible. GrowthBusiness talks to the award winners about the challenges ahead.

Growth Planning

Leading a fast-growth business

Leading a fast-growth business is uncannily like mountaineering. Don’t look down or you’ll get dizzy with your success and how far you’ve got. Then you’ll fall off. Just look up and keep going until you get to the top, says Chris Ingram.

Growth Planning

Access All Areas – Building an export business

To make it big, UK manufacturers need to think global. GrowthBusiness talks to business leaders who have broken into new markets.

Growth Planning

The 17 steps to set your business up for recovery

While times remain tough, an eventual economic upturn is inevitable, and it may come sooner than expected. GrowthBusiness finds out how you can be prepared.

Growth Planning

Public spirited

The eighth Grant Thornton Quoted Company Awards produced some worthy winners. GrowthBusiness talks to those who emerged victorious.

Growth Planning

Making it work 

Avoiding the pitfalls of overseas manufacturing is an important consideration for businesses considering the move.

Growth Planning

Public spirited

The eighth Grant Thornton Quoted Company Awards produced some worthy winners. GrowthBusiness talks to those who emerged victorious.

Growth Planning

Making it work 

Avoiding the pitfalls of overseas manufacturing is an important consideration for businesses considering the move.

Growth Planning

Gateway to the east

At a time when the government is driving for export growth, UK businesses should consider Hong Kong on its own merits as well as being a gateway to China. GrowthBusiness travels to the city to investigate.

Growth Planning

The mail malaise

Paul Galpin, managing director at P2P Mailing, looks at how complicated delivery options offered by online retailers can often be more hindrance than help.

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How to make an apprentice scheme a success

A successful apprentice scheme can be a long-term investment for companies of all sizes. GrowthBusiness finds out how to make it work.

Growth Planning

Advice Clinic: Movers and shakers in UK M&A

Patrick Wilkins, a regional director with Venture Structured Finance, gives his views on the current state of the M&A market and whether he thinks private equity and venture capital are driving deal activity