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Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson is chairman of venture capital firm Elderstreet Investments, which he founded in 1990. He was formerly chairman of accountancy software group Sage and online poker business PartyGaming.

Get the right exit price

Feb 10 2010

It's more important than ever for those selling their business to think about the key points the buyer will find attractive.

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  • Directors' Pay AIM 2009

    What should an AIM company pay its CEO or FD?
    What should a non-executive director or chairman expect to be paid?
    What benchmarks should AIM remuneration committee members be using when
    setting pay?

Cash Shells Directory 2010

A comprehensive overview of cash shells on AIM and PLUS, companies that have become a significant feature on the market landscape.

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VCT Report 2010

Whether you are unfamiliar with the sector or an expert, the report offers you the most complete picture of the market ever produced.

AIM Guide 2010

The 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.

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Videos

Punch above your weight

Jos White, who sold his company MessageLabs for $695 million, on why it's so important to act like a bigger business than you really are.

John Cleese, Video Arts

Meeting menaces: The Waffler

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

Ian Cheshire, B&Q

Reducing energy usage

Ian Cheshire, chairman of B&Q, explains how the store has saved 10,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.

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Events Calendar

Rosenblatt New Energy Awards 2011 - Nominations Now Open

24th February, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD

Investor AllStars 2010

23rd September, London Hilton, Park Lane

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