There are many ways to grow a business and in this section we look at key strategies, and how you can grow your venture on a tight budget. We also look at how to plan your expansion and decide what areas to focus on, as well as events and shows with great networking opportunities, and software or systems that can support business growth
The Fastest Unicorns in the World
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Today's billion-dollar companies: See who the world's fastest unicorns are, how quickly they got there, their industries and locations
Barriers That Stop Women Starting Up
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This International Women's Day, business woman and lawyer Annelie Carver shares how other female business owners can break down barriers to achieve success
The Changing Face of Trade Finance
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Trade finance expert looks at the rise of UK exporting, business funding and the future of trade finance
The Ventures of the PayPal Mafia
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The Ventures of the PayPal Mafia: Awesome interactive graphic that lifts the veil on the 'Dons' running Silicon Valley
eBay Loans and Advice for eBay Seller Success
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Article offering great advice for eBay Sellers who want to boost business – from applying for eBay loans to strategic timing of auctions
How Deborah Meaden Made Her Fortune
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The Dragons' Den businesswoman, Deborah Meaden, may be worth millions, but how did she achieve her high-flying status? Read her story here
Millionaires to Billionaires
— Read More — Millionaires to BillionairesMillionaires to Billionaires: See how long it took 21 of the richest entrepreneurs to build their fortunes and who went from $1m to $1bn the fastest
AirPnP – The Airbnb For Toilets
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AirPnP is the Airbnb for people renting our their bathrooms, and is one of the newest additions to the sharing economy
10 Business Blogs to Follow in 2016
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Business blogs are becoming more mainstream, so we've hand-picked 10 of our favourites to give your bookmarks folder a spring clean
ESIF: How Can Your Business Benefit?
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New ESIF schemes are rolling out in 2016 and beyond. Our expert, Richard Harrison, explains how your business can benefit
Starting a Side Business
— Read More — Starting a Side BusinessIt’s become the latest career trend – more people are launching their own side business. It sounds exciting, but is it the right career move for you?
The Fleximize Mission
— Read More — The Fleximize MissionTake a look at The Fleximize Mission - an award-winning interactive experience for entrepreneurs which will help unleash the potential of your business
The Career of Steve Jobs
— Read More — The Career of Steve JobsThe story of Apple founder Steve Jobs' career and his mission to revolutionize how we use consumer electronics – from the Apple 1 computer to the iPhone 5
Morning Rituals of Highly Successful People
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Is your morning ritual setting you up for success? See how some of the most successful people structure mornings to get the best start to the day
5 New Year's Resolutions for the Digital Entrepreneur
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New Year's resolutions for digital entrepreneurs: some awesome resolution ideas for 2016. We've given resolutions a digital spin
Fleximize's Year 2015
— Read More — Fleximize's Year 2015Star Wars, royal nippers, and a sexy new Fleximize — 2015 has been a year to remember. We round up the highlights of a busy year in fintech.
Will NLW Make Employees the Victims?
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Phil Foster discusses how the new National Living Wage could cause SMEs to make low-skilled staff unemployed to save on costs.
The Story of Colonel Sanders, KFC Founder
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KFC founder, Colonel Sanders, fought hard for success he triumphed after a lifetime of drama and bad luck. Read about his rollercoaster of a career here
Top 5 Board Games For Entrepreneurs
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Our round up of the best board games for all entrepreneurs - from the cutthroat strategy of Monopoly to a game that requires total collaboration to succeed.
The Expert's View: Closure of Business Growth Service
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Richard Harrison offers a candid view of the implications for providers and SMEs of the Business Growth Service closure, including GrowthAccelerator and MAS
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