Economic theory often assumes that firm growth is automatic, given the existence of growth opportunities in the marketplace. However, a new study published in Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice reveals that the motivation of small business managers has a long-term effect on the actual future growth of the firm.

IBM (NYSE: IBM) introduced new industry workshops, expanded solution centers and business partner resources to help clients plan and execute enterprise-wide information on demand strategies that will allow them to use information to innovate, compete and grow their businesses.

Could a business practice usually reserved for boosting profits be used to help turn companies green by reducing their energy use? Writing in the International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage (IJSSCA), researchers in India provide an answer.

Expanding the Grow Your Business with IBM Software Tool and Offering New Web Syndication Service Can Increase Sales for IBM Business Partners

Bookham Announces 4 million Polarisation Stabilised VCSELs Shipped, Transitions Manufacturing to Zurich Facility to Meet Growing. State-of-the-art Facility to enable scalable manufacturing to meet rapid growth

IBM announced that Apartments.com, the most visited national apartment Internet listing subscription service, has selected IBM information integration software to support its rapid business growth and meet increasing demand for accurate and comprehensive listing information from renters, property management companies, newspapers and partners.

Qualys’ 2007 Momentum Accelerates Marked by Industry Accolades, Rapid Year-Over-Year Growth, New Strategic Partnerships and Broad Customer Adoption

IBM (NYSE: IBM), Business Partners, International Finance Corporation (IFC) a member of the World Bank Group, and the Department of Trade and Industry, have come together to provide South Africa’s budding entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises with a free Web-based toolkit to help them start, finance and grow their business.

As part of its business growth strategy, GE Capital Solutions, Franchise Finance has purchased $13.3 million in restaurant loans from Citicorp Leasing Inc. The portfolio represents three borrower groups and 24 loans.

Merck & Co., Inc. announced on July 24 second-quarter 2007 results that reflected an increase in earnings per share of 12% fueled by strong performance across a broad range of the Company's products.

"Focused Ownership, Targeted Resources, Brand Power"

Frost & Sullivan to Host Quarterly Analyst Briefing on Automation and Control Solutions Market on Thursday 12 July 2007 at 15.00 BST.