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Private equity versus debt
January 1, 2007

In the search for long-term growth, companies today have to consider more than debt financing. With private equity experiencing unprecedented growth, you may require a partner with strategic expertise to help you expand. Marc Smith weighs up the options

Marc Smith is deputy editor of Families in Business.

In the search for long-term growth, companies today have to consider more than debt financing. With private equity experiencing unprecedented growth, you may require a partner with strategic expertise to help you expand. Marc Smith weighs up the options

The announcement that United Biscuits (UB) is to sell up to a consortium of private equity groups is just one of the latest movements in a trend that is giving CEOs around the world some serious food for thought.

Going global
July 1, 2006

International expansion of a family business raises all sorts of questions in the boardroom. But just how do shareholders factor in increasing capital demands while striving to retain family values? Mark Dye reports on the complexities of globalisation

Mark Dye is a freelance journalist based in London.

International expansion of a family business raises all sorts of questions in the boardroom. But just how do shareholders factor in increasing capital demands while striving to retain family values? Mark Dye reports on the complexities of globalisation

There are two sides to every story and this is no different when it comes to family businesses looking at international growth. While there is excitement at the prospect of the opportunity and potential such a foray brings, it can be tempered by potential problems.

Labouring a point
March 1, 2006

Ernest-Antoine Seillière wants all things good and great for the EU and, ultimately, the French economy: rapid economic convergence, deep reforms to its labour markets and a big push to innovation. Will it happen, asks Scott McCulloch

Scott Mcculloch is editor of Families in Business.

Ernest-Antoine Seillière wants all things good and great for the EU and, ultimately, the French economy: rapid  economic convergence, deep reforms to its labour markets and a big push to innovation. Will it happen, asks Scott McCulloch

Towards growth
March 1, 2006

Introducing private equity into a business can make a world of difference in terms of growth propects. 3i's Michael Queen tells Scott McCulloch how, in addition to capital, he can offer well-managed businesses strategic input and access to a global network

Scott McCulloch is editor of Families in Business

Introducing private equity into a business can make a world of difference in terms of growth propects. 3i's Michael Queen tells Scott McCulloch how, in addition to capital, he can offer well-managed businesses strategic input and access to a global network

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