May 08 issue
Dismissing an employee is never easy, and inflexible employment legislation has been blamed for making it even harder.
Nick Britton asks business owners and employment experts about the rules of engagement when showing someone the door
May 08 issue
Brazil is the world’s fifth most populous country, with a growing middle class, a stable government and world-class companies looking for foreign partners. Toby Danby meets British entrepreneurs operating in Latin America’s largest economy.
Apr 08 issue
The Russian economy is growing by 7.7 per cent per annum, buoyed by the soaring price of oil. But with lurid stories about government corruption and mobsters, how attractive is the country for the more entrepreneurial-sized business?
Marc Barber reports
Feb 08 issue
Families have been the foundations of some of the world’s greatest businesses.
Nick Britton talks to five companies which have drawn strength from family ties while remaining open to fresh ideas
Dec 07/Jan 08 issue
As the year draws to a close,
Nick Britton looks back on 12 deals that have helped make it a memorable one
Nov 07 issue
A soaring headcount may be a symptom of success but it can also create some serious problems.
Nick Britton asks leaders of fast-growing companies how they have expanded rapidly without sacrificing the culture that made them successful in the first place
Oct 07 issue
The
Business XL and GP Bullhound Investor AllStars Awards recognised the nous, nerve and acumen of some of the key players on the UK’s thriving venture capital scene.
Nick Britton reports
Sep 07 issue
Phenomenal sales growth, healthy profits and service excellence are some of the qualities that make a rising star. Celebrating enterprise and innovation,
Business XL’s annual survey brings you the UK’s 50 hottest mid-sized ventures to watch
Sep 07 issue
If you want to make your venture more robust, introducing a recurring revenue model could be the answer.
Oliver Haill reports
Jul/Aug 07 issue
Business XL’s Company of the Year Awards, held at London’s ornate Gibson Hall in the heart of the City, recognised the achievements of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs.
James Crux speaks to the winners to learn the secrets of their success
Jul/Aug 07 issue
Moving offices is a major upheaval for a company.
Marc Barber speaks to business chiefs who have successfully moved lock, stock and barrel
May 07 issue
Overseas expansion reduces your overheads and allows you to drive your business forward. Or does it?
Marc Barber examines how a feasibility study can minimise the risks when opting for foreign shores
Oct 06 issue
Having a monopoly in business is rare, so chances are you’ve got to jostle for market share with a host of similar businesses. Adam Jolly finds out how six entrepreneurs of growing firms are managing to outwit the competition...
Sep 06 issue
Northern Ireland might not be top of your list of attractive business locations, but Elliott Davis discovers that its troubled past hasn’t discouraged growing companies from setting up shop on its shores...
Jul/Aug 06 issue
The Midlands suffers from being considered the corridor between North and South, yet plenty of growing companies are moving there and singing the praises of its central location, as Gareth Chadwick explains...
Jun 06 issue
Scotland has moved beyond its traditional mining and engineering strengths to become a 21st-century haven for high-tech firms in cutting-edge sectors. So, what has attracted so many companies from other countries to expand or relocate there? Gareth Chadwick finds out...