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Nick Britton

Nick Britton

Harman's choice

Feb 03 2010

The arguments on both sides are well-rehearsed, but something is missing from the retirement debate.

Snow flakes

Jan 13 2010

As much of the UK is covered in another layer of icing, the excuses for not making it to work keep rolling in.

Confidence tricks

Jan 06 2010

British entrepreneurs often admire the American spirit of dauntless optimism, so effectively tapped into by President Obama’s campaign slogan ‘Yes, we can’.

Simon Daniel

Simon Daniel

Let’s restart the century 

Jan 27 2010

It’s a new year, new decade and the UK is stumbling out of recession. 

Bail-out of the bonuses

Dec 03 2009

It’s 6am at King’s Cross Station which, much like the government's low carbon policy, is still unfinished after a decade of constant redevelopment.

Low wattage

Nov 04 2009

The UK government's support for cleantech takes the biscuit.

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

The art of pricing

Nov 25 2009

In the 1980s, my old company, Sage, produced its first £99 accounts package on the Amstrad.

Starting up in a recession

Oct 28 2009

Recessions bring about change, and that’s the perfect environment for a new business.

Learn to switch off

Aug 12 2009

Picture yourself in a situation where your bankers are becoming increasingly difficult or you are losing money and have to make job cuts among friends and colleagues to survive. It may not be that difficult to imagine.

Chris Ingram

Chris Ingram

Founding principles

Jan 21 2010

The biggest barrier to business success may just be yourself.

Information rage

Nov 17 2009

A recent study of employees at an investment management company found that they were interrupted 20 times an hour.

Working smarter

Oct 13 2009

One of the things most frequently overlooked by young entrepreneurs is the scalability of their venture.

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

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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.

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Videos

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Meeting menaces: The Waffler

More tips from John Cleese, who reveals how to stop a waffler in full flow.

John Cleese, Video Arts

Meeting menaces: The Interruptor

John Cleese reveals how to deal with serial interruptors without giving in or getting into a fight.

John Cleese, Video Arts

Meeting menaces: The Dominator

Some advice from John Cleese about how to deal with people who throw their weight around in meetings.

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Events Calendar

Rosenblatt New Energy Awards 2010

25th February, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD

The Media Magnate Awards 2009

26th March, Vinopolis, London

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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.

Barclays Business Start Up Account

Everything you need in one place from help with planning to getting more customers, to FREE seminars and a credit checking service to help you get paid quicker. Plus, up to 2 years FREE banking (conditions apply). Apply online