In this issue we look at:
Features:
Sir Philip Green
The record-breaking billionaire on mammoth deals, his high-street empire and the one that got away
Martha Lane Fox
She has survived the dot-com collapse and a near fatal car crash in Morocco, but will she make it through the credit crunch?
Buying businesses in a recession
With companies going bust left, right and centre, GB investigates buying businesses in a downturn
Articles:
The Catalyst:
The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE)
The global entrepreneurs' organisation which allows business owners to learn from each other
Sales and marketing:
Getting past the buyers
Winning the high-street gatekeepers over can be an arduous task. Here's our guide to getting listed
People:
Boosting staff morale
We asked some of the finalists of the Office Heroes scheme for their tips on staff motivation
Running a family firm
GB asked some of the UK's business dynasties for their tips on running a successful family firm
Leadership:
Recession: a time of opportunity
Jonathan Sands on why we're entering one of the most exciting and opportunistic periods for business
Technology:
Embracing Web 2.0
The founders of LinkedIn and Second Life tell us why Web 2.0 is redefining work-life balance
Finance:
Coping with rapid growth
Growing firms experience a host of stresses and strains. Here's some tips on how to handle them.
Tax and legal:
Cutting red tape
Chair of the BRE and seasoned entrepreneur William Sargent dispels some myths about red tape
Something got me started:
Simon Woodroffe
The YO! Sushi founder on why business is as exciting as rock 'n' roll
