The 2011 Smart50 Awards, sponsored by accounting and financial services firm WHK, saw the emergence of a group of fast-growth SMEs – a staggering 42 new companies joined the list this year, a far higher number than at any time in the list’s five year history.

These companies have navigated the difficult economic conditions of the last few years by targeting the right niches and remaining flexible. With cash tight and funding sources restricted, smart and sustainable growth has been the order of the day.

In this eBook we have compiled 20 great tips from these entrepreneurs of the Smart 50, covering business growth, marketing and motivating staff.

You’ll learn about planning, communication, stress management – and why legumes should be part of the diet of every emerging entrepreneur!