The enterprise grew to nearly 500 employees building electronic components for local defense companies.

Under the new policy taxes were reduced, private enterprise grew, religious institutions were left unmolested.

"Only by means of open competition can Mexican enterprises grow," he said.

As the family's enterprises grew, so did the tree.

By the mid-1970s, the enterprise had grown steadily.

His enterprises have grown rapidly, mostly by such acquisitions.

With different acquisitions the enterprise grows continuously up to now.

Over the years the family-run enterprise grew into a $1 billion business with 23,000 employees.

As Boyce's enterprises grew, he insisted on looking after the welfare of about 30,000 delivery boys, who were key to his financial success.

Not enough European small and medium-sized enterprises grow into world-beaters.