In The Growing Business Handbook, British entrepreneurs and advisors share their experiences, offering comprehensive insight into the challenges of building a high-growth venture in today's EuropeanВ economy. With contributions from a series of specialists in finance, HR, marketing, innovation, and IT, as well as help on enterprise risk and legal advice, this book is a comprehensive reference for managing business growth. It looks at all the areas ripe for exploitation by growing businesses and discusses ways to manage the associated risks. Contributions and examples come from: the UK Patent Office; Chartered Management Institute; Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply; Chartered Institute of Management Accountants; Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors; British Business Angels Association; Yorkshire Bank; Royal Mail; Ernst & Young; Mazars; Goodman Derrick; BP Collins.