Venture Capital Funding

They want to raise about £20m, but instead of asking venture capitalists for funding or floating on AIM, Scottish brewer Brewdog has chosen instead to run its own online public offering, Equity for Punks Tomorrow.

Human Resources

We talk to four senior executives about their executive coaching experiences and ask whether the guidance provided was useful.

Entrepreneurs

While he continues to lead Mears to further growth, a shock government decision has hit Bob Holt’s company hard. He talks to Growthbusiness about Mears’ first profit warning and his relationship with the City.

Alternative Finance for Business

Abandoned by the venture capital industry in the era of cheap debt and easy returns, early-stage finance is making a comeback. GrowthBusiness talks to investors active in the space.

Exit Strategies

Business mentor Colin Turner looks at the reasons for selling a business, as well as some potential pitfalls.

Legislation and Regulation

John Turnbull, corporate partner at Bircham Dyson Bell, examines the impact that changes to the Takeover Code are having on M&A deals.