In this issue we look at:

Features:

Latest

Bank report reveals steep drop in business lending
John Griffin
Private firms planning pay freezes
BCC: Red tape is stifling competitiveness

Growing Business' Weekly Round Up

Inspiring profiles and best practices for entrepreneurs

Simon Calver
The Lovefilm chief executive on his journey from blue-chip exec to entrepreneur

Galleon Holdings: Stephen Green
The CEO of Galleon Holdings on creating China's biggest TV export

Exporting: Your global future
Why UK businesses are well placed to succeed abroad

Big Issue Invest: A class of its own
The Big Issue chairman is looking for investment pioneers for his new social enterprise fund

Articles:

The Catalyst: Quickstart Global
The business that will find you office space and staff abroad

One to Watch: A Suit That Fits
How Warren Bennett and David Hathiramani have tailored a business that fits high-street and online retail models perfectly

Sales and marketing: Bold moves
GB spoke to those who have dared to be different to bring you some tips on gutsy marketing

Finance:  What next for AIM?  
The junior stock market is now at an all-time low, but can it survive?

Leadership: Leadership in reserve 
GB wrapped up warm and headed for the Arctic Circle to learn about employing military reservists

Operations: The GB guide to outsourcing
How to get the most from your outsourcing suppliers

People: Keeping morale up in a downturn 
As morale in the workplace flags, GB looks at the options for keeping your employees motivated

Technology: WebMission 2009: Uncovered
Oli Barrett reports on his latest mission to acquaint UK business talent with the tech giants of Silicon Valley

Tax and legal: What the Budget means for you
Jeremy Beard and Nick Jordan of accountancy firm Haysmacintyre pick over the details of last month's Budget

Something got me started: Laura Tenison
How the school troublemaker found her calling, travelled the world and became a successful fashion entrepreneur

GB Reports: Risk management
Why smaller companies need to pay closer attention than ever to their risk management processes