Now they have had time to crunch the numbers, key industry spokespeople deliver their opinions on what George Osborne’s first Budget will mean for entrepreneurs

26/07/10 18:11

Acquisition deal breakers

Why is the failure rate for M&A deals so high and how can you maximise your chances of success? GB investigates

22/06/10 10:25

Selling to high flyers

Could ‘ancillary revenues’ be the airlines' lifeline? Growing Business looks at the opportunities for entrepreneurs arising from in-flight marketing

24/05/10 16:20

Planning for change

Business plans aren't just for start-ups. Here's why you should be constantly reviewing your company's road map

05/03/10 15:29

Understanding India

Why long-term and sustainable rewards await those who take the trouble to understand India's needs

15/12/09 10:31

Buying distressed assets

GB looks at the potential offered by distressed assets, and what purchasers should consider before committing their cash

12/11/09 14:47

Franchising your business

Could your business work as a franchise, and even if it could, would you want it to? We look at the merits of packaging up your brand

14/10/09 12:02

Planning your exit strategy

Why you should start exit planning immediately

10/09/09 15:23

Exporting: Your global future

Why UK businesses are well placed to succeed abroad

13/05/09 15:56

Making it in the USA

How to prove yourself on a larger stage with the UK's biggest trading partner

Joint ventures: a GB guide

Is a collaboration with another business the right move for you? We examine the benefits and the risks

01/03/09 18:15

Buying failed businesses

With companies going bust left, right and centre, GB investigates buying businesses in a downturn

01/02/09 14:50

Should you diversify your business?

Diversification is an area that some entrepreneurs find simply irresistible

The Global challenge

Global expansion may be just the ticket to sustain the growth of your firm

28/08/08 13:57

Heading for the rocks

As recession bites, we speak to some business turnaround experts on how to stave off disaster

28/08/08 12:30

Olympic Gold

Begin preparations now to secure your slice of the commercial action says Trevor Clawson

01/05/08 15:27

Truly inspired woman: Perween Warsi

The founder of S&A Foods on creating the fastest-growing independent food manufacturer

01/02/08 16:39

Acquisitions: the first 100 days

We offer a blueprint for integrating your acquisitions

01/02/08 16:18

Truly Inspiring Women - part two

More great brands created by top female entrepreneurs

04/12/07 11:13

Truly inspiring women

How the ones running some of the UK’s best-known brands did it

01/11/07 14:08

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The aim of all companies is to grow, but like everything in business, there is more than one way to achieve business growth and it needs planning to get it right. The choices for achieving business growth can be daunting. Do you launch a new venture from scratch or undertake a round of carefully selected acquisitions? There’s no doubt that buying existing companies is a great option for accelerating business growth, yet for many entrepreneurs there’s nothing like thrill of building a new enterprise from the ground up. You need to decide on the right growth strategies for your company such as whether to diversify to grow your business or focus on increasing the share of your existing market. Diversification opens up enormous market potential, but moving out of your area of expertise is a risky venture that needs to be managed properly. If you’re growth strategies are focused on your core business, maybe now’s the time to go for the big contracts. The public sector offers potential for outstanding business growth but you need to make sure you get your bidding process right. Franchising is another option to help grow your business. For retailers especially, this can be a great way to expand, rapidly increasing sales and exposure with relatively little capital outlay. Whatever the strategy, you should always be on the look-out for business growth opportunities, because you can guarantee your competitors are doing exactly the same – drag your heels and your business will get left behind.