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Let’s restart the century
It’s a new year, new decade and the UK is stumbling out of recession. It’s...
News
Exosect wins funding for European roll-out
Environmentally friendly pest control specialist Exosect has secured £2.25 million of venture capital to bring their products to market. Fundraising Deals / Monday, 8th February 2010
LGC changes hands for £257 million
Chemical analytics group LGC has been acquired by private equity firm Bridgepoint from LGV Capital in a deal valuing the company at £257 million. Mergers & Acquisitions / Monday, 8th February 2010
TEG smells ‘successful’ year
Organic composting specialist TEG Group says it expects 2009 to have been ‘the most successful year in its history’. small-cap spotlight / Friday, 5th February 2010
Bank stops printing money
The flow of extra money into the economy has been put on hold after the Bank of England failed to announce an extension to its quantitative easing programme. Business News / Thursday, 4th February 2010
The new cybercriminals
From Twitter to cloud computing, internet innovation is presenting new opportunities to the devious, and they are exploiting them to the full. We outline the main dangers and find out what is being done about them.
Market &
Sector Focus
- Banking & finance
- Business services
- Cleantech
- Construction & property
- Distribution
- Emerging markets
- Healthcare
Blogs
Nick Britton
Harman's choice
Feb 03 2010The arguments on both sides are well-rehearsed, but something is missing from the retirement debate.
Simon Daniel
Let’s restart the century
Jan 27 2010It’s a new year, new decade and the UK is stumbling out of recession.
Michael Jackson
The art of pricing
Nov 25 2009In the 1980s, my old company, Sage, produced its first £99 accounts package on the Amstrad.
Chris Ingram
Founding principles
Jan 21 2010The biggest barrier to business success may just be yourself.
Videos
Meeting menaces: The Waffler
More tips from John Cleese, who reveals how to stop a waffler in full flow.
Meeting menaces: The Interruptor
John Cleese reveals how to deal with serial interruptors without giving in or getting into a fight.
Meeting menaces: The Dominator
Some advice from John Cleese about how to deal with people who throw their weight around in meetings.
White Papers
12 Key Points to Consider When Selecting a Network Scanning Solution
Discover the 12 key points your company should consider before you evaluate and select a vulnerability assessment solution.
12 SEO Campaign Killers
Learn what not to do when launching a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) campaign to attract more visitors, leads and sales.
1Z0-040 Oracle Database 10G New Features for Administrators Practice Exam
Oracle 9i administrators can certify on Oracle 10G by passing this exam. The ExamForce 1Z0-040 Oracle Database 10G New Features for Administrators practice exam provides their unique triple testing mode to instantly set a baseline of your knowledge and focus your study where you need it most.
Deal Zone AIM, VC and PLUS deals as they happen
| Company | Industry | Market | Raised | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exosect | Chemicals | VC | £2.25 million | Feb 2010 |
| WYG | Services | AIM | nil | Feb 2010 |
| Cognitive Match | Aerospace | VC | $2.5 million (£1.6 million) | Feb 2010 |
| DRC Group | Recruitment & Outsourcing | VC | Undisclosed | Feb 2010 |
| Gardner | Aerospace | VC | £20 million | Feb 2009 |
| Minivator | Construction | VC | Undisclosed | Feb 2010 |
| Oxford Nanopore | Electronics | VC | £17.4 million | Feb 2010 |
| Mycitydeal.co.uk | Leisure | VC | E4 million (£3.5 million) | Jan 2010 |
Raising finance
A steady hand: David Hall
A question-and-answer session with David Hall, the managing director of venture capital firm YFM.
Why standard listings are a mistake
James Crux, editor of Growth Company Investor, argues that a new LSE listing category is decidedly sub-standard.
Currency control
Exporters and financial experts explain how to make currency moves work in your favour.
Entrepreneurs
Silicon savvy
It is easy to forget some of the fantastic successes and innovations that entrepreneurs have created over the past decade, writes Simon Cook, CEO of venture capital firm DFJ Esprit.
Choosing a national base
David Evans, CEO of business consultancy Grass Roots, explains why he decided to put down roots outside London.
Family fortunes
In tough trading conditions, family businesses are stealing a march on struggling rivals. GB examines how families generate and manage their wealth.
Growth Strategies
Inside Gordon Ramsay's business
The business empire of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay reported a pre-tax loss of £4.3 million for the year to August 2008.
The virtual keyboard
First featured on US crime series CSI: Miami, this keyboard with no keys is now available to purchase.
From director to CEO
Steering a business can be a stressful experience, especially when you're doing it for the first time.
Research
- Growth Company Investor, in association with the London Stock Exchange, presents the most wide-ranging and detailed examination of the AIM market: AIM in Review 2010.
M&A on AIM 2009
M&A on AIM 2009 research - carried out by Business XL, details all the latest acquisition trends on AIM.
Institutional Investors in AIM 2009
Big-hitting institutions are getting behind AIM companies, with a higher share in the market than they held two years ago. This report reveals the leading investors on AIM, providing an in-depth analysis of the junior market's changing landscape. Read more
Enterprise-class e-commerce for mid-sized businesses
Online shopping has become ubiquitous and has changed customers' expectations. But how can mid-sized companies tackle e-commerce?
View now the ATG webinar with Forrester Research to find out how enterprise-class e-commerce can work for you. Click here to find out more
Entrepreneurship at London Business School
Develop your entrepreneurial capabilities with London Business School’s Entrepreneurship programmes. For innovators and investors, the Growing your Business and Financing the Entrepreneurial Business programmes allow you to build upon your skills, and provide you with the knowledge and frameworks to maximise your business opportunities. Find out more.
Selecting the right IT strategy in 2010
Owner managers and CEOs of fast-growing companies want IT-applications that accelerate competitive advantage and improve operational efficiency. This free whitepaper helps you plan and choose the right IT strategy for your business in 2010. Download ‘Selecting The Right Software Vendor’.
Events Calendar
Rosenblatt New Energy Awards 2010
25th February, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD
Store
AIM Guide 2009/2010
The 2009/2010 AIM Guide contains essential information for anyone interested in the Alternative Investment Market.
Business XL
Business XL is written by leaders for leaders. The magazine is a fountain of inside information and knowledge, which can only be delivered by people who have started, bought and grown their own business.
M&A Magazine
M&A Magazine is the leading mid-market monthly corporate finance publication in the UK.
