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Opportunities abound for those who can ride out the turmoil and make the most of overseas markets

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Sep 7, 2012

‘Golden era’ for those with confidence

Opportunities abound for those who can ride out the turmoil and make the most of overseas markets, says Andrew Bounds

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Private equity: Tighter loans make for smaller deals

The lower end of the market in the UK is doing well, says Stanley Pignal

Sep 7, 2012

Selling a business: Valuation can be more of an art than a science

Various factors come into play when you try to look for a buyer, reports Jane Bird

Sep 7, 2012

Investment: Innovation is key to staying in the game

Spending to develop products and services is vital to growth, reports Rod Newing

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Access to finance: There is more than one way to fund a company

Entrepreneurs have other options than the banks to obtain cash, says Andrew Bounds

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Corporate ethics: Freedom can boost sustainable credentials

The alternative ownership structure offers notable advantages, says Sarah Murray

Sep 7, 2012

Entrepreneurs: Time to recognise and help start-up founders

We should celebrate the success of homegrown businesspeople as it benefits all, writes Ruby Parmar

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Communications: Companies still need to employ a mixture of methods

Social media have emerged as an important, if sometimes uncertain, means of communicating with consumers, writes Charles Batchelor

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Private Business Awards: Entries surge in second year

Andrew Baxter reports on the judges’ findings and looks at the stories behind the winners in each category

Sep 7, 2012

Methodology: How the awards were chosen

The co-chair of the judging panel explains how the judges came to their decisions and what they were looking for in each of the 10 categories

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