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Venture Capital

Attracting funding in a recession

Sally Goodsell, Finance South East

Sally Goodsell, CEO of regional funding organisation Finance South East, explains how businesses can win private investment in the midst of a downturn.

Exit strategist: Simon Cook

DFJ Esprit head honcho Simon Cook has a string of multi-million dollar exits under his belt, but he’s still on the lookout for more great early stage companies.

Why the carbon market matters

Organisations like SwissRe and Eurostar have now gone carbon-neutral. Is this more than just a fad?

Flotation

IPOs in the downturn

If you’re looking to list on a junior exchange in today’s dire financial environment, there are two steps you must take.

Are you ready for AIM?

GrowthBusiness has teamed up with Cass Business School and Grant Thornton to find out how prepared CEOs are for taking their company to AIM when better times return.

AIM to Main: why bother?

Only a handful of companies a year move from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. We look at the implications of such a move and whether there are any tangible benefits.

Debt Finance

A changing regulatory landscape

As debates rage about the causes and effects of the financial crisis, the one near-certainty is tighter regulation of financial institutions. Here's a round-up of changes already happening and further reforms on the cards.

Lenders to the stars

Private bank Investec has launched a lending service for sportspeople, musicians and other celebrities.

Intercreditor agreements

If you’re selling your business for a deferred consideration, you may be asked to sign an intercreditor agreement. Joe Bedford, partner at law firm Stevens & Bolton, explains what that means.

Start-up Finance

Hoping for healthy returns

Ron Petersen and Edward Rudd, partners at healthcare investor Longbow Capital, are in upbeat mood.

Cleantech: another bubble?

Sam Richardson, investment director at venture capital firm E-Synergy Ventures, asks whether the clamour for cleantech is genuine or yet another fad.

Going for grants

It’s not easy to get government grant funding (for which the agencies involved make few apologies) but there are genuine opportunities available for those who persevere. Ernst & Young Director Nigel Wilcock demystifies the process.

Financial Management

Top eight tax breaks

At times like this, business owners need to look at every possible means of staying cash-positive.

The PBR: what you need to do now

Whether you think the Pre-Budget Report is ‘what the country and business needs’ or ‘a reckless gamble’, it’s how it affects your business that matters.

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.

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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.

VCT Special Report 2008

A comprehensive report on VCTs and over £1 billion in investment trusts just waiting to be invested in fast growth ventures.

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Blogs

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Why leaders make the difference

Nov 26 2008

I’m not a big bridge player, but I’ve always been fascinated by ‘duplicate bridge’.


Videos

David Ferry | a better way to do financial management.

"There's no such thing as failure, only feedback"

The challenges David Ferry faced when starting and growing his business, Ferry Financial.

Neil O'Connell advice for budding entrepreneurs

"The Business is out there"

Neil O'Connell's advice for budding entrepreneurs is "don't panic".

A better way to do financial management

"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

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Rosenblatt New Energy Awards

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

M&A Awards 2009

18th February, London Hilton, Park Lane, London

M&A Expanding internationally

27th November, Sofitel London St James

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