Energising entrepreneurs
In this issue we look at:
Features
Sir Ronald Cohen
Pioneering venture capitalist Sir Ronald Cohen on the past, present and future
Bucking the trends
AIM-listed fashion retailer ASOS is proving resistant to dowturns both on the stockmarket and in retail. Chief executive Nick Robertson tells GB that its success is largely due to familiar, tried-and-tested business ideas
AIM vs PLUS
With AIM experiencing a downturn, PLUS is stealing a march on the junior list. Jon Card asks which market is best for the UK's entrepreneurs
Sales and marketing
Taking on the big boys
As King of Shaves prepares an assault on Gillette's supremacy in the razor market, GB asks Will King, James Dyson and Karan Bilimoria for tips on winning market share with a new brand
People
Leading by example
Entrepreneurs aren't always the best managers and often shy away from putting in place effective management procedures. Gerard Burke of the Cranfield School of Management offers advice how to turn underachievers into prized assets
Leadership
Passing it on
You'd insure your house and your life, yet many entrepreneurs have not thought about what would happen to their business when they step aside
Technology
Collecting the bytes
Successful e-commerce businesses rely on far more than cutting-edge web design and efficient payment systems. It's all about the after-sale experience, writes David Howell
Operations
Cut costs not corners
Driving down company expenditure is one thing, but how do you do it without losing business direction, future growth or customer satisfaction? Global consultant Adam Wileman has the answer
Tax and legal
The 'better than nothing' relief
Richard Godmon, tax partner at accountancy firm Menzies presents a practical guide to getting the most out of entrepreneurs' relief
Business legends
Victor Kiam
Lessons in leadership from the man who made Remington the business we know today
