SEMS Exploration has built its reputation as a mineral exploration service consultancy on a unique business model. Managing director Simon Meadows Smith talks to Gay Sutton about the secrets of retaining staff through good times and bad.

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Global Connectivity Services (GCS) business from Schlumberger Information Solutions, an operating unit of Schlumberger Limited.  

The acquisition will extend Harris' capabilities as a global provider of mission-critical, end-to-end managed satellite communications services for customers operating in remote and harsh environments—including the energy, government and maritime industries.

Mel Togolo, country manager of Nautilus Minerals Niugini Ltd (Nautilus) talks to Jayne Flannery about the company’s pioneering work to explore and develop seafloor mineral deposits in the South Pacific.

Company turnarounds require tough decisions and strong leadership. But for McColl’s Transport, the secret has been to lock operational activities into standardised systems, as CEO Simon Thornton explains to Gay Sutton.

Hatti Zeppel, CEO of Green Cross Manufacturing, South Africa’s leading comfort footwear manufacturer, has been caught off guard by the company’s success over the past year. Jayne Flannery reports.

Jane Bordenave talks to David Bickford and Ahmet Uslu of Tüprag Metal Mining Industry and Trade about the largest open pit gold mine in Turkey and the company’s subterranean plans for the future.

Under new ownership, the South African fast food franchise DoRego’s has achieved a significant turnaround. Gerald Brown talks to Gay Sutton about revamping the brand and introducing operational management improvements.

Anvil Mining is about to become one of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s leading copper producers. A defining characteristic of the company’s presence in the DRC is the degree to which it is taking a leading role with a carefully crafted corporate social responsibility strategy. President and CEO Bill Turner talks to Jayne Flannery.

Germany’s E.ON is in talks to sell its UK electricity distribution network for between £3.5 billion and £4 billion.

The utility group is understood to be in advanced discussions with a consortium consisting of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Canada Pension Fund and Macquarie for the purchase of its distribution network.

During the Internet boom, investors were mostly interested in the potential of a company. These days nothing is considered a sure thing and if your start-up business isn’t on the right track, or if you haven’t done your homework as an entrepreneur, then you won’t have much luck raising capital.

As someone who has coached successful businesses for years, Chris Lynch, vice president of economic development at the Irvine Chamber, provides ten tips to help you secure the financial support and funding your business may need to succeed.