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Simon Daniel
A more stable currency
In the past 12 months, the pound has plummeted against the dollar and the euro....
News
Melorio buys Zenos and Zenos Learning
AIM-listed vocational training company Melorio has acquired government-funded training providers Zenos and Zenos Learning for up to £33 million. IPO & City News / Friday, 5th December 2008
Golf analysis company tees off
Sheffield-based Break30, a developer of technology to help golfers improve their putting skills, has won £202,500 of equity funding. Fundraising Deals / Thursday, 4th December 2008
Interest rates slashed to 2%
The Bank of England has announced another aggressive rate cut, reducing the base rate from three to two per cent. Business News / Thursday, 4th December 2008
Umeco announces Italian acquisition
A Warwickshire-based composite materials provider to the McLaren Formula 1 team is to buy one of its suppliers in Italy. Mergers & Acquisitions / Thursday, 4th December 2008
Rising Star: Chemistdirect.co.uk
Mitesh Soma set up discount pharmaceutical retailer Chemistdirect.co.uk after noticing how high the mark-up was on common medicines in his wife's pharmacy. A year later and the company has sales of £5 million.
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Sector Focus
- Banking & finance
- Business services
- Cleantech
- Construction & property
- Distribution
- Emerging markets
- Healthcare
Blogs
Nick Britton
The AIM dream lives on
Nov 19 2008Even in rosier economic times, who in their right mind would ever float their company on the stock market?
Simon Daniel
A more stable currency
Nov 12 2008In the past 12 months, the pound has plummeted against the dollar and the euro. The Swiss franc, normally regarded as a ‘safe haven’ currency, has fallen too.
Michael Jackson
Why leaders make the difference
Nov 26 2008I’m not a big bridge player, but I’ve always been fascinated by ‘duplicate bridge’.
Chris Ingram
Democracy and business don't mix
Dec 04 2008Big companies usually have a hierarchy with layers of execs between the boardroom and the customer.
Videos
"There's no such thing as failure, only feedback"
The challenges David Ferry faced when starting and growing his business, Ferry Financial.
"There's no such thing as failure, only feedback"
David Ferry set up his business, Ferry Financial, because he believed there was a better way to do financial management
White Papers
10 Reasons Why Your Email is More Secure in a Hosted Environment versus an In-House
Take an in-depth look at the security risks associated with complex business email configurations and how hosted email solutions stack up.
10 Secrets to Recession-Proof Your Business
Discover ten strategies smart companies deploy to recession-proof their business, including how to curb spending, cut non-payroll costs, and use the downturn to your advantage.
10 Steps to a Successful CRM Implementation
Follow these 10 steps to help ensure that your CRM implementation is a success, from the planning stages to post-deployment improvements.
Deal Zone AIM, VC and PLUS deals as they happen
| Company | Industry | Market | Raised | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melorio | Services | AIM | nil | Dec 2008 |
| Garner | Services | AIM | £0.73m | Dec 2008 |
| Real Hotel Group (The) | Leisure | AIM | nil | Dec 2008 |
| JSJS Designs | Electronics | AIM | nil | Nov 2008 |
| Clayton, Dubilier & Rice | Investment | VC | £417 million | Nov 2008 |
| Movidia | Telecoms | VC | £14 million | Nov 2008 |
| N&W Global Vending | Beverages | VC | Undisclosed | Nov 2008 |
| Oxford Catalysts | Chemicals | AIM | £10.3m | Nov 2008 |
Raising finance
Top eight tax breaks
At times like this, business owners need to look at every possible means of staying cash-positive.
Weighing up the Pre-Budget Report
Is the PBR an early Christmas present for businesses, or will it bring on a Boxing Day-style hangover? We ask entrepreneurs and experts for their verdict.
Hoping for healthy returns
Ron Petersen and Edward Rudd, partners at healthcare investor Longbow Capital, are in upbeat mood.
Entrepreneurs
In association with VodafonePaul Brewerton: my best business decision
In the past we always focused on the weaknesses in our clients' business, the gaps and things going wrong.
The Bentley laptop
Not everyone does badly in a recession, and if you're one of the lucky ones, what better way to show it than by strutting about with a laptop made from a luxury car?
Growth Strategies
in association with BTLiabilities when buying an insolvent business
A business that’s gone bust can represent a real opportunity for a canny acquirer, but the legal rights of the existing employees must be taken into account.
Know the retirement rules
Sikin Andela, partner at Glovers Solicitors, warns of potential legal battles over requests to work beyond retirement age and reveals how to avoid them.
Spotlight on AIM 2008
This unique research report provides a comprehensive assessment of AIM and reveals the best-and worst-performing stocks on AIM of last year.
Cash Shells 2008
A comprehensive overview of cash shells on AIM, companies that have become a significant feature on the AIM landscape.
Search Marketing for a Growing Business
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AIM Guide 2007/2008
The 2007/2008 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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