Investors, business owners, directors and partners are all types of stakeholders – read more here
Stakeholders are anyone with a vested interest in your business, from directors to partners, from investors to shareholders. In this section we look at how you can manage your investment and how to work with stakeholders. We also look at your interests as a director or partner, and share key insights and experiences from stakeholders themselves.
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