In the september issue of the magazine - to subscribe call 020 7766 8866
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People Xanthe Milton on her alter ego, Cookie Girl; Bradley Green on his bootstrap business; a passionate affair for Andrew Moir; Derek Williams explains the "Wow" factor; Mydeco's nation of designers; Martha Lane Fox. Plus, backstage at Concert Live
Travel An insider's guide to Madrid
Books Corporate governance
Advice Rebecca Harding's economics. Plus, Stock Options
Technology Fun travel gadgets
opinion
Jane Simms Why board effectiveness is no laughing matter
Debate Is the current level of immigration too high for the economy?
Your letters
Cary Cooper In tough times, covet loyalty and beware of betrayal
John Elkington The US must reinvent
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Management The most successful companies are able to strike a balance between praise and constructive criticism
Regulation Why employment rules are preventing some small business owners from hiring staff at all
Profile Camila Batmanghelidjh explains how helping wayward kids will benefit UK business
Books Are business biographies simply an exercise in vanity?
Company profile Tyre maker Michelin on how it has boosted productivity
Leadership What's the textbook response to a crisis? We speak to three business school deans
Recession busters Not all companies are suffering in the current downturn. We uncover four firms in rude health
review
Theatre Director Matthew Warchus's The Norman Conquests is a welcome revival of the Alan Ayckbourn classic
Film Kiera Knightly returns to form in The Duchess
Restaurant The George in Rye manages to impress, despite a customer boycott
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