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It’s not luck that makes leaders

What does it take to fast-track your business from inspiration, to growing enterprise, to major market force?

At Ernst & Young, we know what it takes to drive sustainable growth because we’ve guided thousands of dynamic, ambitious businesses on the journey from start-up to market leadership.

Our Strategic Growth Markets (SGM) network is dedicated to serving the unique challenges and changing needs of fast-growth companies around the world. We make a difference to your business by accessing and adapting our global organization’s experience, industry capabilities and resources to work for you.

Our SGM professionals thrive on guiding companies through successful initial public offerings (IPOs). In fact, on average, we take a company public every business day of the year.

And, with our SGM network stretching across more than 100 countries, you’ll never outgrow us. Whether your business expands across the country or across the world, we’ll be with you every step of the way.


Find out more about Strategic Growth Markets

With the right board, the sky’s no limit

A veteran, active and diverse board is a critical factor in the successful expansion of a high-growth company. Learn from entrepreneurs who’ve gotten it right.

Global VC insights and trends report 2012

2012 was a challenging year for venture capital investment but early signs for 2013 suggest a better year ahead. Read our latest report.

Investment appetite up for IPOs among institutional investors

Our new survey reveals why institutional investors are buying up pre-IPO and IPO stocks and why investors are feeling confident about new floats.

Exceptional: January to June 2013

Our interviews with leading entrepreneurs of fast-growth companies show that, despite these turbulent times, entrepreneurship and innovation are still a successful formula.

2013 will see improved IPO activity

In the year to date, the amount of capital raised globally as well as the number of deals are both down. But in 2013, we expect a better outlook, with a strengthening US economy leading the recovery, followed by Europe and Asia.

Digital center for entrepreneurs launches

Our Global Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation connects and informs entrepreneurs of all shapes and sizes as they progress on their growth journey.

Access to funding for G20 entrepreneurs
We outline recommendations for both governments and entrepreneurs to help address funding gaps and stimulate economic growth.
Innovating for the next three billion

How well do you understand the growing middle class in emerging markets? We explore the capabilities that companies can build to align their businesses with the needs of this demographic.

Tax Alert Picture

Exceptional: January to June 2013

Exceptional-January-June-2013 - Entrepreneurs series

Our interviews with leading entrepreneurs of fast-growth companies show that, despite these turbulent times, entrepreneurship and innovation are still a successful formula.

Exceptional stories on the go!

Exceptional stories on the go!

The Exceptional magazine is now available on ipad and iphone!
Download "EY Exceptional" from the Apple Store for insights and experiences from the finest entrepreneurs.

Global job survey 

Global job hot spots: a survey of entrepreneurs
Our job creation survey shows that entrepreneurs expanded their workforce 16% globally in 2011. And 68% expect 2012 will be as promising.

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