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Heres's a group of businesses where women in the boardroom appear to be making an impact on performance...

Topics: Finance

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An astonishing start-up fund-raising today shows the potential in the energy sector.

Topics: Finance

International in focus. Technology-led. And the winner is....?

Topics: Finance

The role of the FD has traditionally been seen by many companies as a goalkeeper rather than the star midfielder or centre forward. But more than ever, the role has become far more diverse. Has the FD become more important than the CEO?

Technical knowhow? Charisma? Market reputation? What's the secret of a high-performing finance director or CFO? None of the above, according to the FTSE 100 “FD of the Year” shortlists, out today.

Topics: Finance

Just over 20 per cent of businesses are planning to offer flexible working to staff during the Olympic Games, in a sign that the government’s call for employees to stay at home during the event is largely falling on deaf ears.

Exclusive tabular insight into debt levels of some of the UK's major retailers. Some reassurance. Some concern

Lesson one from our exclusive research into the UK's most indebted retailers: don't let your debts exceed your net worth (NB to Greek govt.)

Managing the financial and accounting side of your business isn't your strong point. But having a solid accounting approach is what gets money in the bank, pays salaries and keeps the tax man happy.

Topics: Finance

Mobile advertising on Facebook will earn the social networking website an additional $1.2bn (£760m) from the US and its five biggest European markets (including the UK) in its first year alone.

Topics: Sales & Marketing | Technology

Retail entrepreneur Sir Philip Green, whose business includes BHS to Topshop, has pledged to help more young people get ahead in the designing and manufacturing of clothes.

Greece must find a way to cut a further €325m of public spending. The future of the Euro is being called into question. And there are riots in Athens. What does all this mean for British business?

This limited edition “Ruark Red” radio, created by Southend-on-Sea-based Ruark Acoustics, is the most stylish radio around.

Topics: Technology

Bosses at the Yo! Sushi restaurant chain are using the medium of magic to inspire staff and encourage customer engagement ahead of a major expansion drive.

Topics: Management & HR