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Winners and losers
Ben Lobel 24/01/2012
It seems that despite the government’s assurance that the Olympics will provide a long-lasting economic legacy for the UK, businesses remain unconvinced. Have your say »
Deciding on your financing needs
Small Business Finance 06/12/2011
Rory Earley, CEO of Capital for Enterprise, looks at the ramifications of getting a bank loan to fund growth opportunities. Have your say »
Winning new business in 2012
Guest Blogger 02/02/2012
Shaun Thompson, CEO of Sandler Training, explains how growth is possible in frugal times. Have your say »
Adam King founding partner of tailor King & Allen
Adam King founding partner of tailor King & Allen reveals what he has learned from running a business through a period of rapid growth.
Nick Jenkins founder of Moonpig
Nick Jenkins, founder of online greetings cards business Moonpig talks to Growth Business about his success and growth.
Frank Frederick CEO of Fredericks Dairies
Frank Frederick CEO of Fredericks Dairies talks about how his family has gone from street-corner ice cream selling to running the largest manufacturer of ice cream in the UK.
Michael Acton Smith of Moshi Monsters
Michael Acton Smith created one of the fastest growing internet sites in the UK with kids’ game Moshi Monsters. Read his success story.
Six business success stories
Six business success stories from tiscali.business, including the guys from the Innocent smoothie company to Moneysupermarket.com.
Other Start A Business Resources
Misco Offers for small businesses
At Misco, we understand the constraints faced by small businesses. This is why, we’ve built a team of specialists readily available to share with you their expertise and work with you to find tailored IT solutions fitted to your business requirements. View our offers or call our team of experts today on freephone 0808 181 7582 or by email smallbiz@misco.co.uk.
Hiscox business insurance for small & medium businesses
Hiscox offer specialist business insurance for office based professionals and consultants. Hiscox understand's every business is different and work hard to understand the specific risks small businesses face, so you can choose insurance to suit your individual business needs. Find out which business insurance is suitable for you.
Natwest fixed rate business loan for small businesses
At NatWest, we’re committed to backing British business. That’s why we’re giving small businesses the opportunity to borrow from £25,001 up to £250,000 fee-free, until 5 February 2012. Find out what our Fixed Rate Business Loan gives you today.
A business credit card with 0% interest on purchases for 3 months*
That’s on top of up to 56 days of interest-free credit**. When it comes to supporting your cashflow, it all adds up to a lot of extra breathing space. Also, by separating your business and personal spend it helps you keep track of your costs and identify areas where you can save money. Find out more today. *From date of account opening. **When you pay off your balance in full and on time each month.
Barclays Business Start Up Account
Get everything you'd expect from a Barclays Business account…Free business banking for up to 2 years (Ts&Cs apply). Free day-to-day support from our Barclays Business Team by phone 24/7 and Mobile Banking, manage your account quickly and easily from a web-enabled phone. Apply online.
Barclays Business Start Up Account
Get everything you'd expect from a Barclays Business account…Free business banking for up to 2 years (Ts&Cs apply). Free day-to-day support from our Barclays Business Team by phone 24/7 and Mobile Banking, manage your account quickly and easily from a web-enabled phone. Apply online.
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Need help getting your idea off the ground? Read our advice on everything from writing a business plan to setting up and running your own company. Find out more or sign up today.
FT Guide to business start up
The FT Guide to Business Start Up is crammed full of all the advice you need to start a business and offers ideas and solutions to guide your business towards success.
The annually updated classic handbook provides a comprehensive reference on all aspects of running, managing and growing a business. Get your copy of the FT Guide to Business Start Up today.

