Grow your workforce and boost the Brexit economy
Taking the plunge from being a self-employed sole trader to becoming a business owner with a workforce of its own is a big leap. But it’s a beneficial one.
The best large companies in the UK
Next month will see the 2018 Amazon Growing Business Awards celebrate the best of business. But before that, we shine a light on those vying for the title of Large Company of the Year.
The best family-owned businesses in the UK
Taking place on Wednesday 29 November at The Brewery in London, the 2017 Amazon Growing Business Awards will celebrate the finest entrepreneurial talent in Britain. We take a look at those in the running for Family-Owned Business of the Year.
Ensure your growing business doesn?t become an awkward teenager
Every company is a startup in the beginning. You?re staring down the barrel at a huge market opportunity and big challenges ? it?s unavoidable.
Overcoming adversity: No label will define who I am or what I can achieve
It’s only when the chips are down that we discover what we’re made of. AM Marketing’s Amy McManus tells her story of overcoming adversity ? and how she took the business to new heights.
Do you prefer that staff develop leadership or remain as followers?
One of the single most competitive advantages for companies today is the ability to grow, nurture, and develop leadership and management capability faster than the competition ? future success depends on it.
Three top tips to avoid growing yourself out of business
Personally, and professionally it?s all about growth. But there is such a thing as growing yourself out of business, so get these strategies in place before that happens.
Private equity investors ditch portfolio company CEOs in span of two years
New research by Alix Partners sought to identify why, as of late, private equity businesses are getting rid of portfolio company CEOs within two years.
Charlie Mullins: Why entrepreneurs need to exude confidence to breed confidence
As reliable as the chimes of Big Ben every New Year’s Eve is the wave of resolutions that people break as quick as they set them. However, for 2016, I’d like to see entrepreneurs and business owners make one commitment they stick to – stay confident.
Food manufacturers serve up thousands of new jobs due to global growth expectations
According to a new study of alcohol, fresh produce, food and drink producers by Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking – called "Investing for Growth" – English and Welsh food manufacturers are already cooking up recipes for growth both home and abroad.
On the hunt for the powerhouses fueling the nation’s economy
The Real Business Growing Business Awards, supported by the CBI and held in association with Lloyds Bank, highlights some of the country’s most exciting, innovative and scaleable business models – and we’re currently on the hunt for candidates for the Larger Company of the Year Award (turnover £50m+).
Scottish Investment Bank trims down number of funds to increase available equity financing
By streamlining its current co-investment funds from four to two, the Scottish Investment Bank (SIB) hopes to help companies across Scotland raise more finance over the next three years.