In this issue we look at:
Features:
Young Guns 2008
The brightest and best new businesses in the UK
Paul Campbell
The co-founder of Clapham House on buying restaurant brands like GBK
Words from the wise
Having a team of investors and non-execs to advise you can be a fast track to success
Articles:
The catalyst:
Netbanx
The company who will simplify payments for your non-UK based customers
Sales and marketing
What's your PR strategy
A good PR campaign can boost your profile and revenues. We show you how to do it effectively
People:
Making staff appraisals work
An effective appraisal is the best way to attract, retain and motivate staff
Leadership:
Creating a winning team
We speak to some of the UK's Olympic champions and rugby star Will Greenwood about how to be the best
Technology:
GB investigates: the cleantech market
Cleantech companies offer a route to greener energy, but do they have a future?
Operations:
Planning for disaster
Contingency planning is the difference between surviving a disaster and going under
Tax and legal:
Patents: your questions answered
Don't let others steal your ideas. Read this guide to guarding them with a patent
Finance:
Asset finance: the basics
We outline what's on offer in the asset finance market
Something got me started:
Tony Wheeler
The Lonely Planet founder on staying in love with your business
