Whether you are considering asset-based lending but are struggling to understand what it entails, or are interested in revamping your business development strategy and need to sharpen up your networking, there will be insights in this guide that will get you on the right path.

With employment law undergoing changes in recent years, one important area to emphasise is HR, and specifically some legislation that is shaping the HR agenda right now, from the Bribery Act to the Agency Workers Directive, and plenty else besides.

With the UK economy growing at a sluggish rate, businesses are looking to improve sales and reach new markets. But with opportunity comes risk, and growing markets can often have vastly different cultures and laws than business owners are used to.

Finance is another concern for businesses in the current climate, and we shine a light on some of the issues and options, from getting smart about tax to all the fundraising options you might be considering: as well as conventional bank debt, equity-based funding options are available, and even a public listing for companies that are thinking big.